ShA car can last more or less years, and it may all come down to how you take care of it. More than build quality, it is important to pay attention to certain behaviors, adopt different behaviors, and… avoid many others.
If you want to extend the life of your car, avoid these five behaviors.
Leave your foot resting on the clutch pedal -If you do this, the clutch will wear out much faster than expected. Put your foot down to change gear and remove it once the gear is engaged.
Leave fuel in reserve often – This increases the effort on the fuel pump and the residue that remains at the bottom of the tank is drawn into the fuel circuit. a result? You may have clogged injectors and a clogged fuel filter.
Don’t slow down over bumps and holes – It seems like something that doesn’t have much effect on the car, even though it does. Wishbones, engine mounts, and other suspension components can have a much shorter life if you drive aggressively.
Failure to respect the time or distance traveled for inspections – 6 months, 12 months, 10,000 or 20,000 km. No matter how often your mechanic advises you to undergo service, always adhere to it. Oils and filters have a certain expiration date, and if you use them for too long or for more kilometers, they may not do their job in your car anymore.
Run the car at high revs to warm it up -If your car’s engine is not hot enough, it will not be ready to perform high revs. If you do, this behavior may have implications for the lubrication of all components. Let the engine gain temperature naturally.
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