Every car driver dreads the thought of buying new parts. Buying and driving a car is already an expensive deal; spending more on its parts puts you in a tight spot. You don’t want that, do you? Here are some tips for you to keep your car’s parts healthy and fit, so they stay with you for the longest time.
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Inspect the tyres for correct air pressure
Tyres are an important as well as expensive part of your car. You need to maintain the health of tyres to make the most of their lives. According to a study, a 2 PSI decrease in tyre pressure reduces the fuel economy of your car by 2%. It also reduces the life of the tyre by 6,500 kilometers. Similarly, over-inflated tyres make it hard to handle the steering and make the overall ride jumpy and uncomfortable.
Keep the tyre pressure in check to see if any of the tyres are over-inflated or under-inflated. If so, inflate the tyres to the recommended settings found on your vehicle owner’s manual.
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Say ‘No’ to hard acceleration
Everyone loves cruising on their car and revving its engine. But that’s not a very cool thing to do if you want to treat your car right. Over-acceleration is injurious for the health of your car. Hard braking wears out the engine, gear, brake pads, and disc. Hard acceleration burns a ton of fuel, and sull-force stops cause rapid wear to the tyres.
Long story short, hold back the temptation for a full-throttle blast. If you can’t, be ready for the repair bills because many of your car’s parts are not going to like it.
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Always use the parking brake
There’s really no reason not to use the parking brake every time you park, especially on a steep driveway. Not engaging the parking brake puts a lot of pressure on the gear, which is not good for the gear’s health. So, make sure you don’t ignore the parking brake and use it well.
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Look out for the warning lights
When something’s going wrong with your car, you will get in time warnings. Your job is to read the signs and get the help your car needs before it’s too late. You can simply read the lights on the meter and recognize issues like engine overheating, ABS brake problems, airbag safety issues, and more. So, pay attention to the warning signs and save yourself from any trouble.
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Take your car for periodic maintenance
Take your car for a short trip to the mechanic to increase the life of all its parts. Periodic maintenance can help you take care of minor problems of your car’s parts and save you from the big ones.
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Avoid overloading the car
The more weight you put in your car, the more stress you are causing to its engine, gear, suspension, steering, and tyres. More weight also means more fuel consumption and less fuel economy. Keep your vehicle as light as possible by taking out the unnecessary junk.
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Do not use the clutch pedal as a footrest
Resting your foot on the clutch pedal is a bad driving habit that many of us don’t take seriously. Keeping your clutch pushed to the floor during stops and traffic jams causes the surfaces to scrape against each other. This can lead to wearing out of the clutch and even cause a failure. Fully step on the clutch when you need it, and completely step off when you are at a stop. Do not abuse the clutch by using it as a footrest.
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Hope you follow all these tips and treat your car and all its parts right. If you do need to replace your car’s parts, you know where to get new ones. PakWheels Auto Store is your one-stop shop for all kinds of auto parts and accessories. Take care!
