How to prolong the life of your car?

As the COVID has hit hard across the globe, and the disposable money is getting short; the question of how to prolong the life of your car is turning into a serious business. If you are also looking for the answer, you should keep reading. The life of a car is highly dependent on the maintenance of its parts.

Keep a Check on Car Fluids

Change your car oil every 3000 miles or per the recommendation of the manufacturer

(Quick and Dirty Tips)

Take care of the first important fluid, oil inside the engine, as it lubricates and cools the small parts for better functionality. If proper care is not taken it might lead to metal-eating sludge that ultimately leads to irreversible damage to engine failure. The other fluids that require periodic change include transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and radiator coolant. The 4WD and AWD vehicles need to consider differential fluid and transfer case fluid too, aside from the already mentioned ones. Do check it regularly so damages are addressed before it gets severe.

Get Filters Changed

Oil filters help in filtering out abrasive sediments and it is recommended that on oil change new filter is installed. This way new oil is free from old impurities. Air filters aids in increasing the life of the engine too. It clears out dirt and dust and helps keep the engine cool by the entrance of fresh year.

Inspect and Maintain Tires

Tires are the direct connection between road and car, so it is important to check and maintain it. If tire pressure is not maintained many parts can be impacted and ultimately damaged. When the tire pressure is right, the fuel efficiency and safety improves.

Tire life decreases by 30% and fuel economy shrink by 3% when the tire is underinflated

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Wash Your Car Regularly

A well-maintained car lasts longer than usual, so keep it clean. Wash your car regularly to reduce the chances of dirt, stain, sand, and/ or winter salt from damaging your car. The road salt that is a winter gift by nature can cause metal rusting making holes that permanently damage the car body. The interior of the car should also be kept cleaned as a stinky car is a big turnoff, effecting health in general. It also leads to permanent stains and de-coloration if not managed. Even the resale value decreases, while the life of the car has an has impact too.

Keep Your Car Covered

The car covers can protect the vehicle from the external environment, but it cannot be completely full-proof. The car cover materials offered in one way or the other impact car body or paint. The best way to prolong the life of your car is to put it in the garage. It is high time that you clean your garage and put the car there for the rest of the lockdown. In the end, we can say that car parts together help in prolonging the life of your car, so listen to its indications closely.