What are the impacts of not maintaining a car for a long time?
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Long-term lack of car maintenance can have the following impacts: 1. Engine oil deterioration or insufficiency: The engine may develop issues because deteriorated or insufficient oil leads to severe wear of internal components. If the oil becomes too thick, the engine lacks lubrication, resulting in problems like cylinder burning, scoring, or seizure. The oil filter may clog, and prolonged filtering can cause excessive internal impurities. 2. Brake fluid deterioration: Brake fluid contains ethylene glycol, which deteriorates upon contact with water. Since the brake system is exposed, it easily absorbs moisture from the air. Long-term failure to replace it can lead to water contamination, causing brake failure or ineffective braking. 3. Brake pad wear: Frequent braking during driving can cause severe wear on brake pads if not maintained, leading to brake failure. 4. Dirty or clogged air and cabin filters: A dirty cabin air filter can cause issues like poor cooling, no airflow, or foul odors from the vents. A clogged air filter can restrict engine airflow, affecting normal driving. 5. Spark plug carbon buildup: Excessive carbon buildup can cause difficulties in engine ignition, weak acceleration, and in severe cases, failure to spark. 6. Coolant deterioration: In winter, deteriorated coolant can freeze, potentially cracking the radiator or damaging the engine block or cylinder head. Prolonged lack of maintenance not only causes these issues but may also require major engine or transmission overhauls in severe cases, and could even lead to unexpected traffic accidents.
