Some cares, although simple, are fundamental to preserve the good performance of the car and protect who is on board.
São Paulo, junho de 2025 - Para muitas pessoas, July school holidays represent an ideal opportunity to disconnect routine and travel in family. De acordo com uma pesquisa realizada pela Serasa em 2024, Four out of ten parents intend to enjoy the school recess to take a vacation, e 61% planejam viajar com a família nesse período. To enjoy the moment in the best way, It is unenforceable to pay due attention to the maintenance of the vehicle. Unforeseen roads can compromise not only the fun, but, principally, Family security.
In order to ensure that the “foot on the road” moment is comfortable and safe, and NGK, brand of Niterra, Japanese multinational specialist in components for ignition systems, listed the main measures to be taken before taking the road.
- Perform preventive maintenance: Schedule a complete review with a trusted mechanic. Preventive maintenance avoids unexpected failures and ensures that all vehicle systems are in good condition, Including Brakes, suspension, motor, Ignition and Injection System. Take into account the mileage of the trip and anticipate exchanges or necessary adjustments.
- Attention to electronic sensors and components: sensors such as coolant temperature, Fuel level, ABS and Speed are fundamental for safety and vehicle efficiency. They help with engine temperature control, avoid dry breakdown, contribute to the driveability and guarantee the operation of security systems such as ABS and the stability control (ESP).
- Check basic operating items: before leaving, check the engine oil level, coolant, windshield wiper water and the operation of lights, “Moisture causes problems in the ignition system, Lanterns and Swimming. Tire caliber, including the spare, and make sure there are no abnormal noises such as beats or creeps, Signs of possible mechanical failures.
- Care of the ignition system: The ignition system is responsible for starting the combustion of the engine. Worn ignition candles or defective cables may compromise performance, increase fuel consumption and even damage the catalyst. Check the conditions of these components and, if necessary, Replace them with reliable parts, Available on NGK and NTK lines.
- Prepare an emergency kit: Set up a kit with essential items: signs, basic tools, lantern, water, non -perishable foods and cell phone charger. In case of unforeseen, This kit can make a difference until help comes.
- Plan the trip with scheduled breaks and supply: Program the route, including rest stops, Food and Supply. Check that the fuel marker is working properly and avoid running with the tank in the reserve so as not to damage the injection system or suffer from dry break.
“All these precautions are essential to ensure that the trip is safe, Comfortable and without setbacks. Small flaws, that could be avoided with a previous verification, can become major problems when the vehicle is in continuous use, mainly on roads. Preventive maintenance and attention to car signals are simple attitudes, and make all the difference to passenger safety and car performance ”, afirma Hiromori Mori, Technical Assistance Consultant at Niterra do Brasil.
