The 'Lifespan' of Car Parts

Timing belt: 5 years

The timing belt plays an important role because when the belt breaks, it means that the transmission process is interrupted. If the timing belt breaks and the driver does not detect it and still lets the vehicle operate, it will cause more serious damage to other related parts.

This part has a lifespan of 5 years under normal conditions. Therefore, car owners should remember and replace it periodically to keep the car in the best operating condition.

Wiper: 2 years

Considered the most weather-beaten part of a car, the wiper blades can be quickly destroyed when the owner leaves them outside frequently. Because the wiper blades are made of plastic, they can break and crack very quickly. Therefore, they need to be checked and replaced within 2 years of the car's use.

Headlights: 7 years

With Xenon or LED lights, burning out is no longer a big problem. But with traditional incandescent bulbs, it is different. Their life span is about 7 years. Frequent driving at night or on bumpy roads makes this time come sooner.

Oil filter: 3 - 6 months

With the function of preventing impurities from entering the car engine, the oil filter is a part that needs to be replaced regularly. Periodically every 3 - 6 months or 5,000 - 8,000 km when the car has undergone 2 oil changes, the oil filter needs to be replaced.

Spark plug: 8 years

During use, spark plugs can increase or decrease the life of a fuel-burning engine. If the engine does not burn excess fuel, the spark plug will not be covered with soot, and at the same time increase its life. It will have an average life cycle of 6 to 8 years.

However, they may need to be replaced earlier if the spark plug tip is found to be too dirty, has oil stains or the porcelain is cracked.

Brake pads: 3- 5 years

Driving skills will greatly determine the replacement of this part. Their life will be extended when the driver does not change the vehicle's speed suddenly or brake suddenly.

According to experts, brake pads should be replaced when they make strange noises, affecting braking ability. Normally after 3 - 5 years of use or when the car has traveled about 60,000 - 100,000 km, brake pads should be replaced once.

Besides the cause of worn brake pads causing the phenomenon of brake pedal not working, think about the rubber gaskets. The problem of gasket leakage can appear when the car has traveled 100,000 miles, but if you try to brake continuously, the temperature increases in the brake mechanism, the gaskets can fail at any time.

Tires: 2 - 3 years

Tire wear and tear will depend on the terrain and weather conditions. With bad terrain, tires will wear out faster than when driving only on highways or in the city. About 2 - 3 years or 24,000 km, you should change tires and rotate the front and rear tires regularly during use.

Engine sensor: 8 - 10 years

The lifespan of engine sensors is over 250,000 km, with oxygen sensors about 160,000 km because they often accumulate a lot of dirt and carbon. Broken sensor wires often cause the Check Engine light to come on.

Fuel pump: 6 - 8 years

After replacing the fuel filter, the injection pressure is still low, some garages often blame the pump for failure and decide to replace it. But in fact, the problem lies in the pressure regulator, clogged pipes, or electrical system problems.

Pumps often fail after the 6th year onwards, the common cause being the habit of regularly leaving the fuel in the tank low, causing the pump to not be adequately lubricated.