Car Maintenance Myths And Your Expenses

Car Myths

And Your Expenses

Buying and Owning a car is not enough ,

but there is a need to do a plenty

maintenance in a proper time span as that

will extend the life of vehicle.

Some of the basic Car Maintenance should always Followed by the car owner: Oil Change Changing Brake Fluid Tune Up Chassis Maintenance Engine wear Points Engine and Drivetrain fluids

Oil Change :

Regular Oil change can extend the

life of your engine .

Oil Change prevents the piston

ring to getting stuck and oil

passage to be clogged

Myths Regarding Oil Change

Reality :Most vehicles are designed to go 7500 miles without first oil change.

Only use synthetic oil

Myth : Use of Synthetic oil increase the performance of car

Note: By the use of conventional oil the need of oil change should be about every 5000miles Synthetic oil lasts two times than conventional oil but costs more . But you should follow the owner’s manual for any oil change.

Changing Brake Fluid

Reality : The brake fluid need change in a year or two but it depends on the use and the owner should do as per the owner’s manual

Tune-Up

Myth : In tune up engine inspection is done for understanding only the engine performance.

Reality : The Diagnostic analyzer inspects all fuel, ignition and emission system and another check up make sure the electronic sensors of car are working fine .

Note : The full tune-up of car should be done about every 30,000 miles

Chassis Maintenance

Myths : Annual inspection gives safe driving

Reality :

All of these most important components of vehicle should get service as per the wear limit that is mentioned in owners manual.

Engine Wear Points :

Myth: Engine Fluid Fails over Time

Reality : Inside the engine there are mechanical components on the engine that wears and fails over time.

Note: These components need regular check up and should be replaced when it shows any sign of wear ant tear.

Engine and Drivetrain Fluids

The regular check up of these fluids like power-steering fluid, brake fluid, engine coolant and hydraulic clutch fluid can ensure you the reliability of the drivetrain .

Note: Make sure to replace the fluids in a specified interval as mentioned in owners manual

Myth : Replace the air filter every time you get an oil change

Realty : Ensure to do a check up of air filter whenever you go for oil change, that doesn’t mean you should change it often

Note : Most likely air filters need to be replaced every 30,000 miles, in most cases it varies depending on the driving habit . But need to follow the owners manual for all reference .

Myth : Inflate the tires as shown on the Tires sidewall

Reality :

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Myth : Air conditioning affects Fuel economy

Reality : Using A/c puts more load on engine but It does affect a little to the fuel economy and no high difference if you open the window with A/c on.

Myth : Never Replace just one Tire Reality : It’s advisable in owners manual to replace 2 tires for getting same tread depth .

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