May 21 2019 May 21, 2019 May 21, 2019 NoComment by Scott Marshall

6 incredible hacks to extend the life of your vehicle

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**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.

 

So, you have bought a new car, and of course, you want it to last as long as possible, and you want it to work flawlessly. There are many ways to do so. Some might say that taking the car to a mechanic for a routine tune-up is enough, but I believe that any passionate car owner should themselves be aware of the steps they can take to extend the life of their car.

The best way to ensure the perfect performance of your car is to personally maintain it as well instead of just relying on a mechanic to do the job for you. So, here are some tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of your car.

  • Perform routine maintenance checkups

Routine service as well as maintenance of any machine is essential to extend its life; the same is the case with vehicles. You need to do some basic maintenance checkups daily like checking the engine oil, testing the brakes etc. you should also take the car to the mechanic at least once a month to get a complete maintenance checkup.

Another great method of keeping the performance of your car in check is to keep logs of stuff like how much gas you put in the car, how many miles it ran, and when you changed the engine oil etc. These stats can help you choose the products and services you use to maintain your car and show you how the performance of the car is affected by them.

  • Get a good insurance policy on your car

There is no denying the fact that no matter how careful you are; sometimes you just can’t avoid an accident. For such cases, you should get a good auto insurance policy that would cover all sorts of repairs on your car and use high quality materials and accessories to do so.

If God forbid, you ever get to meet an accident you should keep an eye on the performance of your car after it is repaired because sometimes some small issues are not detected during the initial repair and these issues can become more devastating over time if not fixed instantly.

  • Get your gas from reputable and high-quality gas stations

One of the key factors in extending the performance and lifetime of a car is the quality of gas that is used in it. It is very important that you get high-quality gas for your car. Cheap and low-quality gas stations don’t put much effort into filtering their product. Reputable filling stations change their pump filters regularly. Some smaller gas stations also water down the gasoline which damages the engine and significantly decreases the lifetime of your car.

So, find a gas station that sells clean and pure gas and stick to it. Another tip is that when you see a gas station getting fresh gas from a tanker, don’t buy it as when the tankers and the gas stations are refilled, the dirt at the bottom of the tank comes up. So, you should go back for gas later when the dirt is settled again or maybe find another station. You’ll have to sometime go out of your way to get the gas, but trust me your car will thank you for it.

  • Use top-quality engine oils and brake fluids

Using high-quality accessories for your car is also essential for its performance. You should only buy stuff like brake fluids, engine oil and other car accessories from reputable sellers and websites like www.Carifex.com. Using low-quality accessories for your car can eventually destroy it from the inside.

  • Follow the manual’s instructions during the break-in period

Whenever you buy a new car, there is always a break-in period which in most cases is 1000 miles. During this time you should not drive the car too fast and keep it under 55 miles per hour or whatever speed limit the car manufacturer has told you; also you should only use light acceleration during the initial period of the drive and keep the engine under 3000 RPMs. During this time, you should maintain the car regularly and follow all the instructions given to you from the dealership.

  • Don’t drive too rough

Of course, this goes without saying rough driving is terrible for your car. You should take steps like warming up the car before you drive, especially when it’s cold outside. Don’t accelerate too much, especially when you begin to drive. Don’t damage the tires and brakes by braking too hard and overall drive calmly and follow the rules of the road; they are made for your protection and the safety of the car.

So, follow these simple instructions, and you can dramatically extend the life of your car and save money in the long run. Good Luck!