AUTOCARE WITH DAMILARE: BAD HABITS THAT CAN DAMAGE YOUR CAR

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BAD HABITS THAT CAN DAMAGE YOUR CAR


Neglecting Warning Signs


When something's going wrong with your car, chances are it will try to tell you. Any strange vibrations, intermittent squeaks, occasional knocks, or other unusual symptoms should be inspected right away. You might not feel any problems but the longer you wait, the more trouble you could be in if a part suddenly fails and you're left stranded on the side of the road.


Riding the Brakes Downtown


Sometimes you've got to brake when going downhill to keep from going way too fast. But this causes heat to build up in the brake pads and rotors, causing wear and increasing the risk that they will overheat or warp. As a solution, try shifting into a lower gear. The natural decompression that occurs in the drive train will help keep the car at a safe speed. That way, if you do need to hit the brakes, you'll find they're more effective.


Carrying Too Much Weight



The more a car weighs, the more stress it places on its drivetrain, suspension, and brakes, and the more fuel it consumes – it's as simple as that. Do what you can to keep your car as light as possible. We're not suggesting ripping out the air conditioning or sound system, but clean out any unnecessary junk. While a few pounds of weight removed might only give you an extra mile on a tank of gas, it can really make a difference in the long run. Make sure your car is stocked with the essentials you need on a daily basis and store the rest somewhere else.


Abusing the Clutch


When you're at a stop and you keep the clutch pushed to the floor. That way you can inch forward as traffic moves, or be ready to take off when the light turns green. However, keeping the clutch in when you're stopped causes its surfaces to scrape against each other, wearing them out and creating the possibility of failure. It also can cause damage to the release bearing, release arm, and pressure plate. Instead of riding the clutch with the shifter in gear, find Neutral with the shifter and let the clutch out. When it's time to go, put the clutch in, grab first, and drive.


Keeping the Gas Tank Low



Lots of us have been in a situation where putting $10 in the gas tank is the best we can do at the time. What you might not know is that ponying up a little extra could help to prevent damaging a car's fuel system. Many fuel pumps keep cool by staying submerged in the fuel in the tank, so if you're regularly running at a quarter full or less, you risk speeding up the need for a fuel pump replacement. Paying a little more at the gas station might sting, but it won't hurt nearly as much as needing a new fuel pump.


Ignoring the Parking Brake


Even if you're parked on a level surface, there's really no reason not to use the parking brake. Not engaging the parking brake puts the entire weight of your vehicle on a little piece of metal in the transmission called the parking pawl. It's only about as big as your finger, so it can wear out or break eventually from holding all that weight. Using the parking brake evens the load, helping delicate transmission components last longer.




Suddenly Shifting From Reverse to Drive


Picture this: you're backing out of a parking space. The coast is clear, so you flick the shifter and start moving forward. Sound familiar? This might not seem so bad in the moment, but over time sudden direction changes like this can really damage your drivetrain. Instead, come to a complete stop before switching. It only adds a second of time and will save you from future engine, transmission, or axle damage.



 You're not slowing down for speed bumps or potholes.


All the components in the front end of your car are precisely aligned to each other.  When this alignment is disrupted, such as by a high speed drive over a speed bump or a dive into a nice deep pothole, bad things can happen.  The steering can be affected and cause the car to pull to one side or your tires can start wearing unsymmetrically causing the same effect.  Bottom line: avoid these road hazards to the best of your ability.


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