Buying a brand-new car may be difficult, but keeping it like new can lower maintenance costs. When a person buys a brand-new car, they should focus on maintaining its pristine, original condition. Now, let’s discuss some easy ways to keep your new vehicle looking its best.
Have you ever bought a new car? If yes, then comes the following question; How do I lower the maintenance cost of my car? If you follow these steps, they can help you a lot.
| Table of Contents: · Use the Right Oil · Change Oil Regularly · Adjust Tire Air Pressure · Don’t Overload · Drive Moderately and Safely · Tire Balance and Alignment · Check Cooling System · Changing Spark Plugs and Fuel Filters · Clean the Engine Air Filter · Wash Regularly |
Use the Right Oil
Most people ignore the quality of oil given they put in their cars. This habit should be changed by using high-quality engine oil. The engine is as essential for the car as the heart is for human body.
Change your Oil Regularly
When an engine runs, almost all engine parts move, and they make friction between them. Engine oil lowers the friction and absorbs engine debris. For this reason, engine oil should be replaced regularly, usually after every 3,000 to 4,000 miles, or every three to four months. Doing this regularly will keep the engine running for over 100,000 miles.
Adjust Tire Air Pressure
Tire air pressure should be checked and monitored according to the different seasons. In Summer, more heat is present, which causes the tires to expand, while in Winter, the tires contract. This expansion and contraction causes tire pressure to vary. Correct tire pressure prevents excess tread wear, prolonging tire life.
Don’t Overload
When we put more weight in our car, the engine works harder carrying the extra load. The heavier the load, the more the machine works and the less efficient it becomes. Doing this often over time will decrease the engine’s life, and create greater wear and tear on tires, suspensions and other moving parts. Generally speaking, passenger cars are designed for just that. If you need to move lumber or a bunch of boxes, you’re better off using a pickup truck, SUV or crossover vehicle that is designed for heavier loads.
Drive Moderately and Safely
This step is significant both for the car and for the owner, too. Every road has a recommended speed limit. Exceeding this limit means placing your life and the car’s mechanical health in danger, as well as increasing the risks to others on the road. For these reasons, we should all drive at moderate speed without excessive lane changes, tailgating, or driving distracted. We owe it to each other.
Balance and Alignment of Tires
The wheels are the second most crucial system in your car, after the engine. That’s where the rubber meets the road! Wheels steer and break your car during the journey. Wheels should be aligned regularly for optimum performance, minimizing wear.
Check the Cooling System
The car’s cooling system aids the proper functioning of all engine parts. The cooling system protects the engine from overheating and ensures your comfort in your journey, while preventing breakdown and lowering maintenance costs. Check and refill your radiator every three months, when you do your regular oil change, and always look where you regularly park for signs of fluid leaks.
Change the Spark Plugs and Fuel Filter
The spark plugs tell us the battery’s health; changing them regularly prevents rust accumulation in spark plugs. Also, changing fuel filters regularly prevents dirt and dust particles from entering and accumulating inside the engine.
Clean the Engine Air Filter
Cleaning or changing the air filter regularly helps maintain the car’s engine power. The air filter removes dust particles from the air before it enters the combustion chamber and mixes with the fuel. The air filter prevents any dust particles from entering, so it must be cleaned to maintain proper power production and engine function.
Wash Regularly
Your car’s paint job is the first line of defense against rust, so you should wash it at least once a week, to maintain that new car shine.
Final Verdict
All these steps will help you keep your car looking and running like brand new. It’s surprising how small changes in our behavior towards our car can lower maintenance costs. Not only will these steps help keep new cars new, but they also even help with older cars. They even allow us to increase our car’s gas mileage. With inflationary times ahead, anything that saves money should be shared widely.
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