5 things to know about car engine maintenance
(Baonghean.vn) - The engine is considered the "heart" of the vehicle, playing a central role in maintaining stable and durable operation. Instead of waiting until problems or breakdowns occur before taking the vehicle for repair, vehicle owners should regularly check and maintain the engine to detect risks that cause engine deterioration and promptly fix them.
1. Check the cooling system
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Burning fuel in the engine generates a lot of heat, keeping the engine temperature at a moderate level is the job of the cooling system. For this reason, keeping the engine coolant level at the specified level is always a top priority.
Check the coolant level regularly and add it when it is low. Normally, coolant is checked every 1,500km and replaced after the vehicle has run an average of 20,000km.
Coolant leaks can also cause the engine to overheat, potentially leading to serious damage. If you find a coolant leak in the engine compartment or at the parking space, or notice an unusual increase in engine temperature, have it checked and repaired immediately.
2. Check the air filter system
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Besides fuel, air is also an essential component for the engine to operate stably. Air needs to be fed into the engine continuously, without restriction and without interruption. The air filter keeps all the outside things like insects, leaves and dirt from entering the engine... After a long period of use, this filter can get clogged with too much dirt and needs to be replaced.
Depending on driving habits and road conditions, the life of an air filter varies, averaging around 20,000km.
3. Change oil regularly
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When the engine is running, all parts need to be lubricated, and that is the function of the lubricants. Over time, engine oil gradually degrades, losing its original lubricating effect, and the oil level also gradually decreases. If you do not add more oil or change the oil at the right time, the friction process will wear out the mechanical parts, the engine will be easily contaminated or overheated, which can cause particularly serious damage...
Checking engine oil is quite simple and does not take too much time. On average, about 1,500km should be checked, adding more if low; changing oil every 5,000km. The oil filter should also be replaced at the same time as the engine oil every 5,000km.
4. Replace the fuel filter
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Fossil fuels often have sediment layers that settle to the bottom of the fuel tank during use. The fuel filter will keep these small particles or debris from passing through the fuel line into the engine. If not replaced after a long time, the dirty layers of fuel will easily penetrate inside, affecting and damaging the entire operating system.
If there are no unusual cases, every 20,000km, you should bring your car to a maintenance center for inspection and replacement.
5. Replace spark plugs and wiring
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One simple way to proactively protect your car's engine is to replace the spark plugs and wiring, which doesn't take much time or money.
Most manufacturers recommend that vehicle owners change both spark plugs and wiring every 50,000km to ensure consistency in ignition and fuel combustion, some may take longer depending on usage conditions.
