What are the disadvantages of not maintaining the car on time?
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The following are the hazards of not maintaining the car on time: 1. Air filter. Clean gasoline mixed with pure air can also achieve maximum fuel economy. The usual replacement cycle for the air filter is 10,000 to 15,000 kilometers. If it exceeds the replacement range, the air filter will lose its ability to filter impurities from entering the engine, thereby losing its protective effect on the engine's pistons, intake and exhaust valves, piston rings, and cylinders. 2. Tires. If the car is not used for a long time, the tires will also accelerate aging, and in severe cases, it may lead to tire deflation or scrapping. The longer the car is parked, the harder it is for the deformed parts to recover. Before parking the car, you can inflate the tires to a higher pressure, which is acceptable, to allow the tires to withstand a certain amount of pressure. 3. Fluids. Fluids generally include: engine oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, antifreeze, etc. Although the car has not been moved for a long time and the mileage has not increased, the fluids have a shelf life, especially the engine oil. If the car is parked for a long time without use, the oxidation of the engine oil will be more severe than usual. Oxidized engine oil has poorer lubrication effects, and certain acidic substances in the oil can corrode mechanical parts, affecting the normal operation of the engine. 4. Long-term lack of maintenance will lead to carbon buildup in parts. Carbon deposits often appear in the car engine. Carbon deposits not only have oil-absorbing characteristics but also convert incompletely burned gasoline into carbon deposits. Long-term lack of car maintenance can also cause more serious damage to the engine, preventing it from working properly.
Last time I skipped car maintenance out of laziness, and the engine almost got wrecked. After the engine oil deteriorated, internal parts wore out severely, leading to sudden overheating and breakdown on the highway. The towing and repair cost me over 3,000 yuan. Fuel consumption also skyrocketed, with a full tank running dozens of kilometers less. If the transmission and brake systems aren’t checked on time, they’ll age faster, compromising driving safety. I’ve learned my lesson now—following the manual for maintenance saves money and hassle. Remember, small maintenance prevents big troubles.
