Being a Japanese vehicles owner, you have some responsibilities and maintaining your car is the primary responsibility. Going through the regular maintenance can be really hard to swallow but negligence in this can lead to bigger problems in the end. We recommend you to choose an experienced, qualified and certified mechanic. He should know the real problem of your automobile and should be analyzed enough to prove his skills and knowledge.
The main five mistakes that everybody tend to do when it comes to maintenance are as follows:
1.Ignoring the important fluids
Of course, using proper oil and changing it regularly helps your vehicle to run smoothly. But other fluid such as transmission, coolant and brake also needs to be changed. If you fail to do this task now, you will have to face a major financial damage that will not spare the engine and other parts as well. Your owner’s manual will give you information as to how often you need to change these fluids. You can set reminders and take care of your vehicle with utmost care and caution.
2.Ignoring to change the air filters and the fuel
When you change the filters during regular scheduled services, they are inexpensive and small. But if you change them one they get clogged, it can create a world of chaos. It’s better to take a preventive measure than to take a curative measure. You can do it by yourself or ask your mechanic to do it on your behalf. If they are not changed regularly, contaminants will increase and engine will life will shorten.
Dirty fuel filter can cause various sensors on car to fail and one day you will have to pay high bill for that. A failed sensor is the most common reason for check engine light to illuminate and also results in the engine misfiring.
3.Failure to check the tire pressure
You need to check whether your tires are inflated properly every month. The regular and proper tire pressure check up will enable you to improve your fuel economy up to 3.3%. Your tire pressure will be visibly seen by the naked eye. To prevent getting higher bills after a serious damage or buying new tires after these damages, checking tire pressure regularly is essential.
One thing you need to take in your mind that because of using your car regularly, the pressure in your tire will decrease. As stated earlier, less pressure in your tires can compromise yard fuel economy. In addition, it will also have a kind of negative effect on the steering, suspension and the other important parts of the car giving you a heavy bill later on.Set a reminder to check it every month.
4.Ignoring the Scheduled maintenance
It is natural to think that as long as the vehicle is running in good condition, there is no need to spend a couple of bucks and skip the routine maintenance. But do not even think of doing that. One thing you seriously need to understand is that taking proper care of your car now will make it last long in good condition. Getting rid of proper maintenance will only lead to costly results. In the long run, maintaining your car will only help you save more. If you really love your car, and want to keep it with for a longer duration of time, you will have to spend a few bucks now. For example, if car’s worn out pads are not replaced on time; it will pull down other important car parts and put you in chaos.
5.Failure to check after the warning comes
In your car manual, information about different warning lights is given. So, if you see any warning light in your dashboard, even if it does not seem important, take prompt action. Ignoring this might lead you to serious loss.
So prevent the simple 5 mistakes mentioned above and prevent your pocket from getting hurt.
