If the vehicle is not maintained properly, very soon you will have to spend a lot of money to repair it. How to properly maintain your car is discussed in detail in this article.
Some people just drive the vehicle and do nothing about it. Vehicle maintenance is not done properly, vehicle defects are not taken care of, so they have to spend a lot of money on vehicle repairs.
If a vehicle is not properly maintained, the problems that can happen to the vehicle’s engine are very serious.
It will cost you little money to get the vehicle serviced properly. But the life of an engine quickly decreases and when the engines wear out and become less efficient, the engines have to be completely overhauled or replaced.
Having to do an engine overhaul is not trivial, and it will also cost a lot of money and time. Some parts that don’t need to be replaced until thousands of miles are driven may also need to be replaced very quickly.
This article hopes to discuss the matter of proper maintenance of a vehicle under several headings. That means, focusing directly on the engine, taking care of other parts of the vehicle, avoiding mistakes while driving the vehicle and keeping the interior and exterior of the vehicle more attractive and clean.
What happens if the human body lacks water? If that happens, the body becomes dehydrated. Even a vehicle is like that. The smoothest movement of the engine is with the help of engine oil. Otherwise, engine components will wear out quickly.
The interval at which the engine oil should be changed depends on each vehicle model. Also, depending on the size of the engines in each vehicle, the amount of engine lubricant used is also different. Also, the type of lubricant used for each engine is also different.
Be sure to use only the brand and model of engine oil recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Other than that, low-quality third-party lubricant products will shorten the life of your engine.
Generally, a vehicle’s engine oil should be changed every 3,000 miles or 5,000 km. But the mileage may vary depending on the vehicle and the premium quality of the lubricant used. Most advanced premium and premium plus lubricants are now available in the market.
Also, the quality and composition of lubricants change over time. Therefore, it is important to change the engine oil every 6 months even if the relevant distance is not driven.
The life of the air filter varies depending on the environment in which the vehicle is driven. The life of air filters in vehicles driven in dusty environments is very short.
Generally, the air filter should be changed between 12,000 – 15,000 miles or 19,000 – 24,000 km. The air filter should be cleaned and dust removed when the vehicle is serviced.
By not changing the air filter on time, the amount of air drawn into the engine’s combustion chamber is reduced, causing more fuel to be burned, which also reduces the performance of the vehicle.
The function of the air filter is to clean and provide the required air volume to the engine. After the air filter is covered with dust, the engine does not get the required amount of air. Also, dust is likely to get sucked into the engine. It will damage internal engine components like valves, pistons, cylinder walls.
Therefore, by changing the air filter at the right time and installing a new air filter, it is possible to maintain the good performance of the vehicle and avoid possible serious engine problems.
Another aspect that needs to be well maintained like the engine in maintaining your vehicle is the gearbox which includes the vehicle’s transmission system.
Gear oil does not degrade as quickly as engine oil. Generally enough to change the gear oil every 30,000 miles or 40,000 – 45,000 km.
Over time, the lubricant’s compounds break down, and it accumulates a sludgy, sticky texture, where increased friction accelerates the wear of the gear system’s internal parts. Then there are difficulties in gear shifting, tightness, jamming, and various grinding noises.
Another very important part of the vehicle is the braking system. Normal light vehicles are operated by hydraulic brakes. Larger heavy vehicles operate with air brakes.
Sometimes there may be minor leaks in the brake system, due to which the brake fluid may be low. It is not a situation that can be ignored at all. If the brake performance feels poor, check the brake fluid level. If insufficient, use a recommended brake fluid.
Then check for any leaks related to the brake system. Oil leaks can often be seen near the tires. In such cases, sometimes, the brakes may not work properly even if the brake oil is filled.
It is caused by air being sucked into the brake system. In such cases, it is sometimes necessary to release the air in the system by loosening the valves and stepping on the brake pedal. But in the case of a brake fluid leak, the pressure drops very quickly and the brakes become unresponsive.
In such a case, the best thing to do is to take the vehicle to a garage with the help of a tow truck or a car carrier.
Regarding the brake system, attention should be paid to brake oil and brake pads. Brake pad wear can also cause the brakes to malfunction and become unresponsive. If so, the brake pads should be replaced as soon as possible.
Also, sometimes braking too hard at once can cause brake binding. That is, the internal parts of the braking system are damaged. Later, certain noises may occur when braking. And in such cases, the brake pads also wear out a lot.
When you drive the vehicle, try to control the speed of the vehicle using the engine brake as much as possible. That is, reduce the frequency of braking as much as possible.
When driving at high speeds, you may need to brake frequently. But when traveling at an optimal speed, the frequency of braking and the braking force can be kept to a minimum. It also helps the brake pads last longer.
The indicators that appear on your meter panel should be given a lot of attention and care. It has many indicators and the check engine light, engine temperature, battery alert, ABS are some of them.
Normally, if the vehicle is key-started, all the lights on the dashboard (except for a few such as the parking brake indicator) will flash on and off when the key is in the “on” position before starting. In the case of a push-start vehicle, all the lights on the dashboard will turn on and off when the vehicle is started.
If any indicator lights up suddenly, it means that there is an error in the system or the device. Therefore, it should be looked into and solutions applied as soon as possible. Otherwise, it may develop into a more serious repair.
If it is a new vehicle, it is not necessary to check the water level in the radiator and the amount of coolant in the coolant reservoir regularly or daily. But if the vehicle is quite old, it is okay to check it daily. In the case of a new vehicle, a checkup of about once a month or two is sufficient.
If the vehicle’s engine temperature is consistently high on the meter panel, it may be the result of a low radiator water level. If so, in addition to checking the radiator water level, check for any water leaks. If so, it should be repaired as soon as possible.
Also, never open the radiator cap when the vehicle is overheated. It can cause severe injuries to your face and hands. Also, if you feel that the engine is overheating, it is wise to turn off the vehicle immediately and allow it to cool down.
By continuing to drive the vehicle in such a case, you may be forced to do a serious engine repair. In such a case it is better to take the vehicle to a garage or call a mechanic.
We have now talked about the engine, the transmission system, the brake system, and the indicators on the meter panel. Now we are going to talk about the wheels of the vehicle.
When talking about tires, we can focus on many things like the air pressure level of the vehicle’s tires, the size of the tires, the design of the tread, the uneven wear of the wheels and its causes.
Always install only tires and rims of the size recommended by the manufacturer. Also, when the tread design of the tires is different from each other, various problems in the tire and suspension system are likely to arise.
When the air pressure in the tires is low, it can cause less responsive braking, a slight tendency to pull the vehicle to the side of the road when braking, and a squealing noise from the tires. Also, under-inflated tires can cause the vehicle’s rims or alloy wheels to twist and flatten.
Also, when the tire pressure is too high, the vehicle vibrates. So make sure to maintain the air pressure in the tires at the right level.
Also, if the edges of the tires are very unevenly worn, it can be a problem with wheel balance and alignment. You can easily get your wheels balanced and aligned for a small fee.
Don’t think you’re in a formula race or a drag race when you drive the car. You are driving on a normal road where many other people are traveling. Therefore, the vehicle should not be driven at high speed.
Maintaining a reasonable speed is also important for reducing accidents, avoiding speeding fines and for the long-term performance of the vehicle’s engine.
In a Lamborghini race, the vehicle accelerates heavily as soon as it turns a corner. Because it’s a race. But it is very stupid to accelerate like that when driving a normal vehicle on a normal road.
A car going very fast is not a skill of the driver, but a sign of the excellence of the car manufacturer. The skill of the driver is to travel more safely without causing trouble to the vehicle and the passengers inside it.
Even if a child steps on the accelerator of a car, the car will still run. Therefore, it is more important not to drive fast, but to drive safely and with understanding. That is, understanding of what?
Understanding of engine performance, understanding of maintaining fuel efficiency, understanding of vehicle cornering ability, understanding of vehicle safety system and many more.
When a vehicle accelerates hard, the internal parts of the engine begin to move very quickly. It causes the parts to heat up more and wear out faster. Also, when accelerating harshly, the amount of fuel injected into the piston is high, thereby burning more fuel and reducing fuel efficiency.
The way of an excellent driver is to be able to drive the vehicle so delicately that the passengers inside the vehicle do not notice whether you are accelerating, shifting gears or applying the brakes.
If you live in a developed country, you will have to face the problem very less. But if you’re from a low-income country, elephant bathing holes on the road may not be unfamiliar to you.
Yes, some countries have dangerously large potholes on their roads. Those governments do not maintain them properly. Such pits are not visible after rain. People with motorbikes and cars with very low clearance are the most inconvenienced by this.
Motorcyclists sometimes face accidents when they hit these potholes. When cars fall into these pits, their undercarriage, engine sump is damaged.
Also, the tires of the cars often fall and collide with such potholes, causing faults related to the steering system. Things like ball joints, tie rods, steering racks wear out, and the steering wheel starts to shake and wobble from side to side.
Cleaning and maintaining the interior of the vehicle is also one of the aspects of maintaining a vehicle. If you have a vacuum cleaner, you can easily clean the inside of the car.
If the vehicle is carrying a lot of goods, the upholstery of the car may be damaged. Also, the leather of the seats may be damaged. If so, the interior of the car will be ugly.
You can use seat covers for this, and put protection stickers on places like door footboards. Also, by using bucket carpet or 3M carpet for cars, the dust on the floor can be removed more easily.
Do not use various unknown liquids to clean the dashboard. Certain types of such liquids can discolor dashboards.
Keeping the exterior of the vehicle attractive is also very important. If you had a high pressure water gun for that, washing the vehicle would be very easy.
Keep a separate car care kit for the vehicle. Keep one sponge for cleaning the vehicle body, a separate sponge for the tires and a separate brush for the mudguards. If you go to rub the vehicle with the same sponge, there is a possibility damaging the paint.
If you already have fine scratches on your vehicle’s paint, a cut and polish can remove them. Also, if wiping the vehicle after washing, use a soft clean cloth for that too.
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