How To Keep Your Car Engine Tip Top For Longer
How To Keep Your Car Engine Tip Top For Longer
Now you have bought yourself a new dream car, wouldnt you love it to remain new forever? Well wake up thats
not going to happen. But it is always possible for it to be running like a new car for longer.
Break- In Period:
You will have to take care from the day one your car arrives, it might be hard to be patient, but it will be a
big advantage for the car if you are. Take extra care during the break-in period i.e. first 1000 miles normally,
but check with your car manufacturer or just get up and read the car manual. Avoid heavy loads, going more than
the maximum speed recommended by the manufacturer, going over 3000 rpms and accelerate gently - just treat it as a
pregnant wife or girlfriend.
Everyday Driving:
Taking care of your car shouldnt stop after the break in period. Here are some everyday tips which are very
easy to follow during daily usage;
Do not rev up your car on start up, specially, if its very cold or hot outside.
It has been observed, some people start their cars to warm up by letting it idle while the engine is running,
this is a big no no, as the engine doesnt reach its peak temperature causing incomplete fuel combustion and
deposits on cylinder walls,
Drive your car with low to medium acceleration for the first 10-15 minutes,
When car is not moving-at red lights or while waiting for someone, shift it to neutral. This would avoid engine
from the extra strain.
One of the worse things for a car is being taken for short trips. Before the engine reaches to its full
operating temperature, the car is stopped. It results in water staying in engine and exhaust causing rust.
Always follow the speed limits, avoid quick acceleration and rapid braking and not only your car engine will
stay happier for longer but it will also increase the tire life time.
Maintenance:
One of main reasons of a car going earlier to the grave is not following the maintenance schedule. It can be
found in the owners manual which stays packed and wrapped in the glove box, this is just wrong. You should change
oil and fuel and air filter regularly as per manufacturer instructions. Normally they should be changed about every
4000 to 3000 thousand miles. If you make many short journeys then get them changed between 3000 to 4000 miles.
There are some other items apart from these,-engine timing belt before 100000 miles, transmission fluid at 25000
miles and brake oil according to owners manual.
Many engineers recommend changing the spark plugs at 30,000 miles. Spending a little on this regular will save
you from a heavy cost of replacing the whole engine. Apart from oil there is something else that plays a very
important role in better running of the engine, its the engine coolant; always keep an eye on the coolant level as
a little bit of carelessness can cause the engine to overheat resulting in serious damage. Always keep an eye on
the warning lights dont just ignore them, they are there for a reason, as soon as a warning light comes on get
your car checked by a professional.
The Look:
There are many other enemies of your car out there like sunlight, dirt, grit etc, which, in the long term, march
your car towards the graveyard like a hidden cancer. A car should be given a thorough cleaning regularly. There
are many products available in the market. Use a nice polish and wax to detail your car, if you dont have a garage
use a cover to protect your car from ultra violet rays in the sunlight. Get rid of the dirt with regular vacuuming.
Get rid of the grit salt, used on the roads in snow season, as soon as you can. Grit is the main cause of rust and
as everyone knows rust kills. Follow these steps and your car would not grow older like you would. Owning a tip top
old car is a feeling which cannot be described, it will always make you proud and show people what kind of a caring
and sensible person you are. It doesnt matter if it is a Honda, Mercedes, Toyota, BMW or any other, treat you
dream car as a dream fulfilled not taken for granted.
by: Peter Zimmer
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