Anything
powered by an engine requires maintenance at some point. This includes
any car for that matter. Suffice to say, keeping a close eye to these
facts and following a regular scheduled maintenance are vital if you want your car to function properly.
Keeping
the high mileage of your vehicle at its utmost performance is an easy
task to do. Here are some important tips you should keep in mind:
1. Spark Plugs
are good indicators whether your engine is in good condition or not.
Inspect your spark plugs regularly to find out about your engine’s
performance. From that, you can also determine where the other problems
are coming from. Checking it is more important especially if your car is
over 100,000 miles.
2. Spark Plugs Wire Sets should
be tested first prior to replacement. If resistance is palpable, you
are sure that your spark plug wire needs replacement.
3. Distributor Cap and Rotator are
both made of plastic and may wear down over time. Having said that,
regular maintenance of these parts is vital with the increased mileage
of your car.
4. Oil Filter,
keeping them properly maintained prevents untimely engine wear. Keep in
mind that oil filter keeps contaminants such as dirt and soot away from
your car; hence, keeping them clean and fresh ensures quality and high
performance of your engine.
5. Air Filter,
this part is your fuel injector protector and should be frequently
checked out. With well-maintained air filter, you are assured that your
BMW operates the way it should be…give you a smooth ride.
6. Fuel Filter safeguards
your fuel from dirt, keeping it clean and fresh. Keeping it clean means
prevention from experiencing clogs and engine damage. Take note, for
best performance, this should be replaced every 30,000 miles.
Those
are the top 6 parts that car owners should conscientiously pay
attention to. However, that’s not all. There are other parts also that
are important in maintaining the high mileage of your car such as
ignition wire sets, oxygen sensor, PCV breather filter, transmission
filter, vacuum hoses, coolant hoses, temperature sensors, lubricants and
belts.
Maintaining
a high mileage vehicle is easy but requires your keen attention.
However, keep in mind that there are other things you also need to
consider on top of those parts I just mentioned above. Of course, you
need to make sure to keep your engine clean. Keeping it clean means
having a cooler engine and will likely hamper failure to other parts of
your car or system.
Plus, make sure that you let a highly trained professional mechanic work on your vehicle. With your trusted repair shop and mechanic, coupled with good maintenance routine, your car will certainly give you a good ride for years.
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It
is a common practice that car owners like to fix things on their own.
This is good but keep in mind that not all car problems can be fixed by
you. You may need some expert in this field to help you with these
things. There are 5 different car problems that you shouldn’t fix
yourself and must be checked by an auto repair shop.
5. Drivability Issues.
If you notice that something is not right when driving your vehicle or
see some unstable warning lights blinking, don’t just go and try to fix
them. Today’s vehicles are manufactured with a more complex system;
hence, it is unwise to think that it’s that simple. You may know a lot
about cars, no doubt about that, but there are people who are trained to
do these things. You may not know that what you consider to be simple
and an easy fixing endeavor is actually a money pit for mechanics. For
instance, all the while you thought the problem is solved only to find
out that another problem emerges. This may have occurred while fiddling
with your car’s components and got the system all mixed up instead, thus
causing more damage.
4. Transmission maintenance or repair.
Automatic transmission repair and maintenance should be left in the
hands of a specialized transmission shops and skilled mechanics.
Improper cleaning of the connectors and gaskets during transmission
flushes may cost you more than having it seen by your usual auto repair
shop.
3. Suspension Component Replacement. Replacing
the suspension components such as the struts, shocks, control arms and
bushings may seem easy to do. Repairs like this require you to have
specialty equipment like a wheel alignment rack which you don’t have at
home. So you might as well leave it to the pros to get the job done
right.
2. Timing-Belt Replacement. Typically,
timing belt replacement is where expenses constantly incur..... The
need for replacement usually takes place every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
As such, it is very tempting for homeowners to try and do it themselves.
I suggest you don’t, as they are difficult to get to as it lies behind
complicated items. By simply making a little mistake doing this job can
double or even triple your cost of a simple timing belt replacement by auto repair shops.
1. Overheating.
Maintaining a cooling system is one job that a skilled car owner can
easily do, given that they have the right tools. However, if the engine
is already overheated, don’t you dare to still do it by yourself. You
need a mechanic to properly diagnose the issue and address the damage
accordingly.
With
computers that are attached to most everything in your complex machine,
don’t second guess your talent only to find the simple repair is now
going to cost more than you expected. Wise decisions are necessary
when to know to leave the professionals handle certain repairs as in
the long running of your car investment. Remember, that skilled
mechanics underwent extensive training and auto repair shops are
equipped with the right tools which you don’t have at home. So for risky
and delicate repairs, it is best to seek for proper assistance.
