Bad Car Care Habits That Might Be Killing Your Vehicle Before Its Time
Did you know that most cars reach the end of their life cycles without even getting involved in a car crash? Statistically, more cars get worn out with time, and when vehicles start acting up and demand for more repairs than usual, they’re usually left abandoned. But have you ever considered how much waste that creates?
So why should you, as a car owner, let that happen to your vehicle – the brand new shiny thing you were extremely proud of at one time? Why shouldn’t you break the shackles of consumerism and try contributing to lesser waste?
Yes, this pointless cycle can be delayed, if not completely eliminated. All you need to do is follow some basic steps to keep your car in decent condition.
Watch out for the oil light
There are a bunch of indications and beeping lights you can choose to ignore while driving, but the red oil light doesn’t fall into that category. Stop your car ASAP when that light starts flashing.
Immediately step out of the car and check for any faults. There might be a possibility that your car is running out of oil, fill the needed amount, and we’re saying it again, please check for any other faults.
Never intermix fuels
No doubt, cars have become insanely advanced, but still there isn’t any model that can function on both, petrol and diesel. Please don’t mix them at any cost, if you don’t want to end up with a huge hole in your wallet.
In case they ever get mixed up accidentally, don’t start the engine till the oil is completely out of the fuel tank. Even messing with the starter motor for a few seconds might lead to enough damage.
Cover the vehicle only sometimes
TBH, there’s absolutely nothing wrong in keeping your car covered to save it from dirt and unwanted exposure, but only occasionally. Don’t make it a habit. Covers often end up creating a layer of moisture around the metal and it’s not very different from storing your vehicle in a damped environment.
Keeping your old car under such an artificial humid atmosphere is only going to make things worse. This practice will accelerate rusting and make your car look way older than its real age.
Never overlook the needful
It’s a no-brainer that most cars catch rust and dust particles with time. It’s not like you can stop that from occurring. But what you can do is repair it the moment it occurs so that it doesn’t end up eating the entire metal body. Trust us, it’s way cheaper than replacing your vehicle over time.
Finally
Be it your car, your house, or your budget, everything needs a timely relook. And when you’ve spent so much on a vehicle that has given you several joyous rides over the years, why would you want it to go to dust? Thus, avoid these bad car care habits and elongate its life instead.
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