How well our car works and how safe it is directly depends on how well we take care of it. Regular service and changing worn-out parts on time greatly extend our car's life.
Most often, we need to change these parts in our car:
Engine Oil and Filter Engine oil is like the 'blood' of your car. It reduces friction between moving engine parts. It cools them down and cleans them from soot and dirt. Over time, oil loses its properties, gets dirty, and cannot do its job well. For the engine to always have clean oil, you need to change the filter often along with the oil.
Air Filter It stops dust and other harmful things from getting into the engine. A dirty filter greatly blocks the air flow, which lowers the engine's power and performance. So, changing it regularly is very important.
Cabin Filter This filter makes sure the air inside your car is clean, without dust, allergens, or bad smells. A dirty filter makes the air quality inside the car worse.
Antifreeze This engine cooling liquid protects the system from freezing in winter and from overheating in summer. Over time, antifreeze loses its protective qualities: dirt and rust build up in it, which can damage your car's cooling system. To avoid problems, it's very important to change antifreeze on time.
Spark Plugs Spark plugs make the fuel-air mixture explode in the engine. Today, there are different types of spark plugs available, like copper, platinum, and iridium ones. Over time, they wear out, and their effectiveness goes down. Bad spark plugs can cause: unstable engine running, increased fuel use, and less power. To make sure your car's engine works best, you need to change them.
Brake Pads Brake pads are the main part of our safety. Remember, front brake pads wear out about three times faster than rear ones. If we don't change them on time, the friction material gets less, and the pads can't handle high temperatures as well. This makes the braking distance much longer. Also, worn-out friction material can damage the brake discs.
