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Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape - Car Talk (2) - Nairaland

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Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by ignis: 10:58am On Aug 20, 2019
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Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by SoftP(m): 11:57am On Aug 20, 2019
iswallker:
And learn to do basic depairs/service on engine.. undecided

I do change of oil and filter - also change of spark plugs.. grin
Woow' that's smart & brainy of u'

Wish i can do same
Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by ately1(m): 12:06pm On Aug 20, 2019
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Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by LeJeun3: 12:20pm On Aug 20, 2019
Godspower35:
Many car owners do not control their car before they get in and drive to their destination. At times, many car owners only check and inspect the engine of their car when traveling on long-haul trips. The inspection of the car engine should not be overlooked, but should be taken seriously, since the engine of a vehicle can knock at any time. Such an incident can be avoided if car owners and drivers check their car engines at regular intervals.

You are about to hit the road and you notice that your car is making funny noises you are not used to. You should take care of the maintenance and inspection of the car. To help you apply some safety tips to keep your car engine in perfect condition, we have provided this article with the most important tips to keep your car engine in perfect condition.


1.
Check the coolant level


You should not wait for your car engine to overheat before checking the coolant level. Be sure to inspect the fluid levels to avoid engine damage.

2.
Always use good oil


Oil is the bloodline of a car. If the engine does not work, the engine crashes. Most car owners prefer cheap oil without quality from manufacturers. A good oil with quality ensures the proper operation of your vehicle.

3.
Check oil level


It would not cost you a penny and you will not need more than five minutes to check the oil level of your car. Regularly check the dipstick of your vehicle engine.

4.
Change your oil frequently


It is recommended that the driver change his engine oil regularly, not when the oil runs out. Automakers also recommend that car owners and drivers make sure that the oil is changed at regular intervals.

5.
Change filter

The filter of a car is a factor that plays a role in the smoothness of the engine. Oil and air filters wear off when used. For this reason, we recommend checking and changing them if they need to be replaced.

6.
Check The Condition of Drive Belts


Checking and scrutinization of the drive belts and renewal of damaged belts will help you to avoid future breakdown of the car engine.

7.
Use a Correct Grade of Petrol


Most vehicles are designed to run on all grades of fuel. Some cars were made to run on standard grades of petrol, some others were designed to use a higher octane fuel. Constant usage of the lower grade of petrol and a high octane fuel can cause serious problems to your car such as overheating and pre-ignition. Make certain that you use the correct grade of petrol that brings better efficiency and performance to your car.

8.
Do not Underestimate on Engine Warnings


Do not disregard engine warnings and diagnostics which are displayed and shown on the dashboard display lamp. Notification messages help to avoid certain damages and bring a better performance of your car engine.

9.
Check for Fluid Leaks


Most often, when you start your car or warm up your car, you may notice that some fluids appear to be leaking from the car engine. Periodical check for fluid leaks helps to avoid disaster. Drivers are encouraged to check for signs of petrol, lubricant, hydraulic fluid or coolant which appears to be leaking out of the car.

10.
Adopt an Engine Friendly Drive


Lastly, ensure that you get assimilated with a driving style that is friendly to your engine. Don’t be a rough rider who accelerates and rides roughly on all type of roads. Engines should be carefully treated at all times because the way it is being handled and used results in its performance.

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Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by Dwizeone: 12:35pm On Aug 20, 2019
Ijaya123:
Meanwhile, change of oil is usually determined by mileage accumulated, and not by time factor.
Nope, check your car manual, you should change your car engine oil after a certain mile or 6 months, whichever comes first.
Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by isax(m): 12:42pm On Aug 20, 2019
bluefilm:
I have not changed my car engine oil for almost 8 months now.

So far, nothing has happened.

Brothers and sisters in the Lord, is our God not a miracle working God?!
Ha!!
Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by Ijaya123: 1:06pm On Aug 20, 2019
Dwizeone:
Nope, check your car manual, you should change your car engine oil after a certain mile or 6 months, whichever comes first.
And if I did not drive for a total of 3 months inside the 6 months with the mileage well below the recommended figure?
Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by beentarh(f): 2:36pm On Aug 20, 2019
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Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by Nobody: 2:52pm On Aug 20, 2019
Partnerbiz3:
Oil colour is not indicative of bad oil. Neither does it necessitate oil change.

Source: science
ok
Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by femi4: 4:17pm On Aug 20, 2019
aaronson:
This is a lie man! Go on YouTube and watch the a million milages club. There are people who uses thier car till it gets to 1 million miles with the same engine, I was shocked when I stumbled on that video. It only require you to do routine tune up, oil change and other maintenance, your engine will last you a long time.

Like a great guy here in the moniker of Dru23 would always say, there is never a bad car but bad car owners.
What's this one saying. Everything dies! Including you even if you watch your diet. Same applies to machines too
Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by Nobody: 4:27pm On Aug 20, 2019
femi4:
What's this one saying. Everything dies! Including you even if you watch your diet. Same applies to machines too
The odds is what I meant and even at that, I stand to be corrected, Nothing ruin modern cars engine except owner's carelessness. And I mean modern cars (2003 till date), unless the engine wasn't built to standard which of course it mostly calls for class action lawsuits against the car company, other than that, I repeat, Nothing ruins mordern car engine except owner's carelessness.

And don't come with human and diet analogy because that logic is flawn, human can even die in thier sleep but am talking speontenoeus machanical combustion here not human. Spit your opinion
Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by dru23(m): 6:51pm On Aug 20, 2019
femi4:
What's this one saying. Everything dies! Including you even if you watch your diet. Same applies to machines too
Some cars have lasted a lot of miles .... It all depends on how you care for the engine.... There was a man in Texas that his 2010 Toyota Tundra lasted 1million miles ... Toyota took the r
Truck and gave him another truck for free ...
Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by jceesquare(m): 7:22pm On Aug 20, 2019
Ijaya123:
Meanwhile, change of oil is usually determined by mileage accumulated, and not by time factor.
Change of oil is usually determined by mileage accumulated and or time factor whichever comes 1st.
Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by jceesquare(m): 7:26pm On Aug 20, 2019
SoftP:
Woow' that's smart & brainy of u'

Wish i can do same
Depends on the car you drive.
Some stuffs are not to be tried at home, while some stuffs requires supervision before, while and after trying them.
Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by SoftP(m): 10:22pm On Aug 20, 2019
jceesquare:
Depends on the car you drive.
Some stuffs are not to be tried at home, while some stuffs requires supervision before, while and after trying them.
Lexus though '

But seriously, I can't even pull that stunt on a motorcycle...
Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by jceesquare(m): 4:24am On Aug 21, 2019
SoftP:
Lexus though (LFA?)

But seriously, I can't even pull that stunt on a motorcycle...
That's why we have trained specialists.
Re: Top 10 Points To Keep Your Car Engine In Shape by Nobody: 5:06am On Aug 21, 2019
bluefilm:
Nah.

You can say that for vehicles made in any other part of the world.

But I've got a German machine.
German vehicles is like military, very rugged, Am using one German i hail o.

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