7 signs that the time has come to maintain the vehicle

In addition to generating more safety for drivers and passengers, periodic practice values the car at the time of sale

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São Paulo, December 2022 - One of the main habits to ensure the durability and valorization of a vehicle is the practice of preventive maintenance of the car. The initiative can avoid inconvenience in both daily use and travel. To emphasize the importance of this practice, and NGK, Japanese multinational ignition systems specialist, list seven signs that the time has come to carry out preventive maintenance to avoid possible "headaches" in the future. check out:

• Increased fuel consumption;
• Reduced autonomy in the fuel tank;
• Malfunctions, irregular idling and difficulty in starting;
• Noises in suspension and brake systems;
• Battery discharging;
• Tire wear;
• Lights, like lanterns, brake, flashers and headlights, without working.

In addition to preventing a problem in the car from getting worse, Periodic preventive maintenance generates fuel savings and ensures driver and passenger safety. Carrying out the procedure, that enables proper operation of the car, is also the best way to restrict the emission of polluting gases from the vehicle.

In this process, items are checked and replaced according to the vehicle maintenance plan predefined by the assembler, which contains the main information to ensure the usability and quality of the car for longer.

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Periodic maintenance values the sale of used car

In addition to impacting security, the lack of maintenance interferes in the pocket of drivers and is configured in the main reason for devaluation of a car over time. Services and maintenance that were not performed by the owner will be debased at the time of sale. That is why, A good maintenance history ensures a vehicle with quality and factory performance, passing more security to the buyer.

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Severe vehicle use

It is notorious that the traffic conditions and the state of the Brazilian roads accelerate the wear of the vehicle. Heavy traffic use, common in large cities, is considered severe use, it is therefore necessary to shorten the maintenance periods of the vehicles.

Severe use fits into situations that the driver faces daily, such as: routes that require long-term idling; Continuous operation in frequent low-speed conditions; short journeys - when the engine has not yet reached the ideal working temperature; frequent use of the vehicle on dirt or sand roads; professional vehicle, as a taxi, app driver or cop, and continuous use in environment with high external temperature.

Another relevant item is the lack of use or little use of the vehicle. It is common to believe that low-trafficvehicles are better, but they also need maintenance. Components such as lubricating oil, brake fluid, coolant fluid and ignition cables should be replaced after the time determined by the manufacturer. Fuel is another prominent item that, due to its aging, causes oxidation, which damages the spark plugs.

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Optimal maintenance plan

“Para os casos em que o plano não é seguido pelo usuário a recomendação é uma inspeção das velas a cada 12 meses ou 10 mil quilômetros - what happens first. In this way, we can identify problems with the fuel, very rich air/fuel mixture, infiltration of oil or water into the combustion chamber", afirma Hiromori Mori, NGK do Brasil Technical Assistance consultant.

"As for oxygen sensors, seu funcionamento deve ser checado uma vez por ano ou a cada 30 mil quilômetros. For inspection the mechanic uses an automotive scanner equipment, with which it checks the operation of the oxygen sensors and the entire injection system of the vehicle", complements the expert.