{"id":5081,"date":"2019-12-23T12:59:58","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T12:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.piczasso.com\/?p=5081"},"modified":"2020-01-07T07:01:00","modified_gmt":"2020-01-07T07:01:00","slug":"best-car-maintenance-tips-to-make-your-car-last-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.piczasso.com\/best-car-maintenance-tips-to-make-your-car-last-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Car Maintenance Tips to Make Your Car Last Longer"},"content":{"rendered":"

The biggest reason most cars depreciate is that they are not appropriately maintained.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to thebalance.com, car owners can save almost $1,000 to $3,000 if they maintain their car and keep it as they own them. But that is not always the case.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most car drivers are careless or merely unsympathetic towards their cars. They prefer to keep it until the wear and tear becomes prominent on the outside. This leads to a decrease in the car\u2019s cost and life span.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips to increase your car resale value<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to be one of those car owners that want to make their car last longer, then you should follow these tips.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep tire pressure in check<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Even a 1PSI difference in car pressure can have an impact on fuel economy. <\/span>According to the US department of energy<\/span><\/a>, a decrease in car pressure by 1PSI can decrease the fuel efficiency of the car by almost 6%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Similarly, low tire pressure also makes the car heat up faster. This indirectly burns oil, and the life of various engine components declines. However, keeping car tire pressure maintained can increase the car tire life by almost 4,000 miles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
It has also been noted that higher car pressure leads to a lack of control. Cars are more likely to skid off slippery highways and can lead to higher casualty count if the tire pressure is high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Moreover, higher PSI in car tires decreases grip on the road, making the car slow and wobble during the journey.<\/span><\/p>\n
Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Get car tire pressure checked every week or at least twice a week.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
Change tires every after every 50,000 miles or when the cracks on car tires become evident. Don\u2019t wait for them to burst.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Sharp acceleration and abrupt braking<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Another primary reason, why car life decreases is because of sharp acceleration and abrupt braking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Most car drivers are heavy footers. They accelerate sharply; this burns excess fuel and reduces the life of the engine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Similarly, the same car owners apply brakes abruptly. This is mostly because they are accustomed to driving in this fashion. The car brakes burn brake oil and make the brake pads wear out faster.<\/span><\/p>\n
Sharp acceleration and abrupt braking can also cause major accidents on the roads. Since the drivers behind your car will not be accustomed to braking in the same way and there are chances that they will ram the car in your car, leading to loss of both of you. In most states, abrupt braking is illegal.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Use gear & transmission fluid<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The most vulnerable part of a car is its gearbox. Gears consist of multiple rotational sprockets, and if you act like a race car driver, they are likely to run out pretty soon. So, make sure to keep a check of your gear oil.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
The faster you drive and the more you drag your car, the more wear and tear it will get.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Another tip for maintaining gears of your cars is to check the transmission fluid.<\/span><\/p>