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Being a car owner is a big responsibility. To keep your car running smoothly, you have to take it for regular maintenance and repairs.
Sometimes a big part of car maintenance involves removing and replacing car parts that have been damaged or become worn down. By properly carrying out these replacements and maintaining your vehicle, you are able to minimise future repair costs, preserve its value and extend its lifespan.
However, if you fail to do so, it could result in expensive damage or even serious accidents that could’ve been otherwise avoided.
That’s why in this blog, we will be exploring five vital car parts that you need to replace on time.
1) The Emission System
Your car’s emission system begins at the front of your car and extends all the way to the back of your vehicle. Its main purpose is to move exhaust fumes away from the engine and passenger compartment to your car’s tailpipes.
If your car exhaust systems or mufflers are damaged, this will cause your car to have poor acceleration and be unnecessarily loud when driving.
To prevent such issues, you need to have your emission system looked at annually. This will ensure that your car runs smoothly, silently and effectively.
2) Car Battery
Whether you’re driving a family-friendly minivan or a luxury sports car, both vehicles require a battery to help power them down the road. In a similar way to other batteries, your car’s battery could also die at an inconvenient time.
As the battery is a vital part of your car’s engine, you need to always ensure it’s working properly. Typically, your car battery can last between 3-5 years, depending on how you use your vehicle.
Although low charge and acid stratification are the biggest causes of battery failure, poor driving habits can also result in lower battery life. That’s why it’s important to examine your car battery regularly and get it replaced when needed.
3) The Engine
Your engine is the heart of your car. As such, if you want your car to operate effectively, you need to keep the engine running. If you’re experiencing engine issues, it might be time to take a look at your spark plugs.
Spark plugs generate a fuel mixture that is used to power the engine and spark that ignites the air. They are key components of your car that play a big role in keeping your vehicle in peak condition.
As such, if your spark plugs are damaged, you may experience typical car problems like difficulty starting your vehicle, sudden surging of the engine or slow acceleration.
Additionally, other causes of engine problems could be related to the need for an oil change or malfunctioning of the PCV valve. To prevent all the above issues, you need to get your car serviced regularly.
4) Brakes
Your car’s braking system is essential for the safety of not only yourself but for everyone on the road as well.
Every time you hit the brakes, it wears down the brake pads of your car bit by bit. At one point, they may eventually go down to the metal and cause your brakes to screech, but you need to avoid reaching this stage altogether.
When your brakes need replacing, there are some warning signs you need to look out for. With damaged brakes, it’s not uncommon to hear a squeaking, grinding or screeching noise every time you use them.
As soon as you hear this screeching noise, you have to get your brakes looked at and your brake pads replaced. With larger cars, the brake pads may wear out more quickly, however, your driving style also determines how often you will need to change them.
Your brakes are extremely important for car safety and whenever you feel that something is wrong, it’s probably a good idea to have it looked at by a professional.
5) Filters
You may not be aware of this but your car uses multiple filters for different purposes such as air filters, fuel filters, etc. These filters are crucial to keeping your car functional and as a result, will also need to be replaced at a point in their lives.
All of these filters are effective at preventing dirt, air particles and harmful substances from entering your car’s engine. That’s why any issue in these filters may cause your engine to run poorly.
To avoid this, you need to ensure your filters are working properly and get them replaced whenever required.
To Wrap Up
The parts of your body are important to help you go about your daily life. Similarly, the parts of your car are also very important and should not be neglected.
Car parts work in harmony with each other to keep you safe and take you to where you need to go. As such, the only way to make every trip a safe one is by ensuring that you properly maintain your vehicle.
To extend the lifespan of your car and ensure every car part is working as it should be, you have to conduct routine maintenance and replace them when needed. By doing your due diligence, you can ensure that your car always stays in good condition.
