You want your car to run as smoothly as possible for as long as possible, right? Of course, you do. Driving is not only a privilege, but for most people it’s the key to keeping their lives, jobs, and responsibilities on track. Plus, driving is fun and can lead to incredible journeys. So, if you’re interested in protecting your investment and keeping your driving life going, avoid the following mishaps at all costs.
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Keep the dishwashing detergent in the kitchen, far away from your car’s paint.
“Car paint, clear coat, and car was contain oils and resins that maintain the paint’s integrity and filter our harmful UV rays. When you wash your car with dishwashing detergent, you actually strip off the wax and pull some of those critical oils out of the paint sealants, leaving it bare and exposed to the elements,” warns The Family Handyman writer Rick Muscoplat.
Summer’s here, and chances are you might be logging more miles on the road or embarking on family road trips. No matter how far you have to go, avoid driving on less than a quarter tank of gas.
“If you consistently drive with less than a quarter tank, the low fuel level can’t always provide enough cooling for the pump, and that can cause early fuel pump failure,” Muscoplat writes. “Consistently driving with a low fuel level causes the pump to suck in debris from the bottom of the tank. That debris can pass through the ‘sock’ filter in the tank and the particles can wear out the pump impeller, causing a low fuel pressure situation.”
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Your car’s warning lights serve a significant purpose — to alert you that your car needs attention, sometimes immediate attention. One light you should always pay attention to is the “oil light.” If that one shines, Muscoplat said it’s time to stop driving ASAP or your car might suffer irreparable engine damage.
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