Ways to prolong the life of your car

There are many ways to prolong the life of your car, such as changing the engine oil on time, promptly repairing damage, regularly maintaining the engine, and keeping the car clean.

Over time, your car wears out and loses value. What’s more worrying is that the longer you use it, the more damage to the engine and exterior of the car appears. And at some point, your car will no longer be able to operate, which means that the car’s lifespan has ended.

However, the life of a car can be changed if you know how to take care of it. Here are some ways to care for it to prolong its life:

Change car fluids on time

The automotive fluid system includes engine oil, transmission oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and engine coolant. For engine oil, transmission oil, brake fluid, and power steering fluid, you should change them according to the manufacturer's recommendations for each vehicle's engine.

With engine oil, in addition to the manufacturer's recommendations, you can also change it according to the sensor notification set up on the vehicle or according to a schedule of the inspectors, about every 3 months or 5,000 km.

As for the water in the engine cooling system, it usually has a shelf life of 5 years. However, when changing the water, you should use clean water and remove any residue in the cooling system.

One thing to note, although the water replacement period is 5 years, you should still check the water regularly, especially in winter to add more if the cooling system is low on water.

Regular car maintenance

You should have a regular car maintenance plan. For example, every 3-6 months you should have your car checked for engine, brake system, tires, etc. to detect problems and damage and fix them promptly.

From there, you can repair or replace. A regular inspection schedule will save you a lot of money if you wait until the car is no longer running before taking it in for repair.

Repair damage promptly

If there is a strange noise or sign, to small damage to the body or engine problem, you should immediately take it to the garage for inspection and repair. The mistake of the majority is to ignore these signs and try to drive the car until it cannot operate before taking it for inspection.

Intentionally driving in this situation can be dangerous for you if the car suddenly breaks down or you will have to spend extra money on repairs due to related engine parts failure.

Keep your car clean and cool

You should wash your car regularly with a specialized soap, preferably 1-2 times a week, paying attention to thoroughly washing the undercarriage, this part is often overlooked. Keeping the car clean, especially in winter, will help the exterior parts avoid rusting from rain and snow containing corrosive substances.

In addition, you should also clean the car interior daily and keep the carpet clean and dry to help your car look more beautiful and help prolong the life of your car.

According to VNN