How Long Does a Car Engine Last?

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GabrielaLee
07/30/25 12:58am
Car engine quality varies, leading to significant differences in lifespan, typically around 15 years. Here is relevant information: 1. Maintenance: The engine's lifespan is closely related to routine maintenance. Using high-quality engine oil, frequently replacing air filters, oil filters, and fuel filters, ensuring sufficient coolant levels, maintaining normal temperature, and avoiding overloading can all contribute to longevity. 2. Introduction: The car engine is the power-generating device of a car, serving as its heart and determining the vehicle's power, fuel efficiency, stability, and environmental performance. Depending on the power source, car engines can be categorized into diesel engines, gasoline engines, electric motors for electric vehicles, and hybrid engines, among others.
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