The workshops want to add their grain of sand to contribute to road safety and minimize the environmental impact of cars, but drivers can do much of their part if we take care of our vehicles. Above all, these five points:
Shock absorbers provide driving comfort and represent a guarantee of safety as they help control the vehicle at high speeds and in risky situations. In fact, it is considered one of the three essential components of the so-called "safety triangle", along with tires and brakes.
The correct operation of a shock absorber depends on various factors, such as the state of the road, the load of the vehicle, the mileage and wear effects such as cold, heat, and humidity. The action of these factors causes the effect of the shock absorber to be gradually reduced until it stops working properly. As it is not very noticeable wear for the driver, it is advisable to carry out periodic checks every 20,000 kilometers.
In the event of rain, the windscreen wiper blades play a key role. If they do not sweep well and do not properly evacuate the water (or hail or snow), they prevent precious information from reaching our eyes well. A few seconds can be vital.
You can extend the life of the wipers. Of course, when the brushes leave areas to sweep, cause strange mists, make noise or jump, the time has come for their replacement. There is nothing worse for its components than prolonged days of sunshine and high temperatures. Now, in addition, they usually incorporate wear detectors very interesting to incorporate.
You should monitor them at least once a year. Various types of filters are mounted on vehicles :
Normal engine wear implies the appearance of metallic particles that come off the components and end up in the lubricant. The mission of the oil filter is to retain these particles, which could harm the performance of the engine or even seriously damage it.
Since the oil replacement periods have been greatly extended in new vehicles and despite the fact that the quality of the filters has improved significantly, it is essential to replace this element every time the lubricant is changed. If you dare to change the oil yourself, you can follow these seven steps.
A filter is a good condition that ensures that the air reaching the engine does not contain abrasive particles. In this way, combustion is carried out in the best conditions and fuel consumption is maintained at the levels included in the vehicle catalog, as is the case with polluting emissions.
It is important that the filter is always checked during vehicle maintenance operations. The end of your life depends a lot on the places where you travel. Hence, in case of walking on dusty roads habitually, it is necessary to proceed with its replacement much more frequently than if driving in much cleaner environments.
Its operation differs in the case of gasoline vehicles: removing impurities from the fuel before they reach the engine, while in diesel-powered vehicles they serve to remove water and prevent corrosion of the metal elements of the engine. In both cases, their task is essential to guarantee the health of the engine. They should be checked whenever the vehicle enters the workshop for maintenance.
If the rest of the filters that are mounted in a vehicle are intended to guarantee the health of the car's engine, the passenger compartment is concerned with the health of its occupants. As it does? "Trapping" the dust particles and pollen grains that are suspended in the environment. Therefore, they prevent them from entering the vehicle and reduces their negative incidence, especially in allergy sufferers, in addition to providing a feeling of cleanliness and well-being inside the cabin. Important especially when traveling with an allergy sufferer.
Many factors influence the useful life of a tire: from the components of the tires and the storage prior to their sale, to the way of driving of its user, to the weather and the characteristics of the pavement on which it rolls. Therefore, it is very difficult to determine an estimated number of kilometers ( there are brands that last longer than others ). However, being the link between the car and the road, its role in safety is paramount.
You must correctly maintain the pressure ratings recommended by the manufacturer. You should always be very aware of the appearance of vibrations and noise, of abnormal wear (greater in some areas than others), of any strange behavior detected in braking. It may be time for the change and even warn us of failures in other components related to security. Automobile Companies recommend consulting a specialist at least once a year if the tires have been installed for more than four years when the annual mileage does not exceed 14,000 kilometers. If more kilometers are made, it is advisable to visit the workshop before.
With the brakes in poor condition, we will need more meters to stop the car in an emergency. The wear and tear of the components of the brake system depends a lot on the characteristics of the driving and also on the usual means by which the vehicle rolls (traffic jams in cities, mountain tours, with many curves, etc.).
Therefore, it is very important that this system is reviewed by a specialist at least once a year. It is not easy to detect it since the brake components deteriorate little by little and, unless the difference is very marked (it goes to one side, it takes time to “react”, noises, squeaks, etc.) in which case the step for the workshop must be immediate. We have already talked about how to keep the brakes in good condition.
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