Car maintenance demystification: these four items, in fact, are not needed!
With the introduction of cars into thousands of households, car maintenance has become an important topic of concern for car owners. However, many car owners find that the maintenance cost always seems to exceed expectations during the maintenance process. In fact, in many cases, the high maintenance costs are not due to the high cost of basic maintenance items, but because car owners are recommended to do a lot of unnecessary additional items. This article will reveal four common, but may not be needed, car maintenance items to help you take care of your car more rationally and avoid unnecessary waste.
1. Deep cleaning of the engine: excessive cleaning of the anti-injury vehicle
As the heart of the car, the maintenance of the engine naturally attracts much attention. Deep engine cleaning may sound like a high-tech and necessary project, but in reality, for most vehicles with regular oil changes and normal use, sludge and impurities inside the engine don't accumulate to the point where deep cleaning is required. The oil itself has a cleaning effect and can effectively remove sludge from the oil ducts. Excessive cleaning can not only disrupt the balance and tightness of the engine's interior, but can also cause damage to the engine due to cleaning agent residues. Therefore, unless your vehicle has not been serviced for a long time, there is no need for a deep engine clean.
2. Turbine maintenance: cleaning is not necessary every time
For vehicles equipped with turbocharging, turbo maintenance may sound like a necessary maintenance item. However, the truth is that as long as you replace your air cleaner on time, you won't accumulate too much carbon and impurities on the turbine. The air cleaner of the turbocharged vehicle is more refined and can effectively filter out impurities. So, unless you're using a low-quality air cleaner or haven't replaced it for a long time, you don't need to do frequent turbine maintenance.
3. Brake system maintenance: beauty is better than practicality
Brake system maintenance projects typically include cleaning and lubricating brake cylinders, brake calipers, etc. However, the dirt at the brake cylinder is actually just a powder adhesion from brake pad wear and has no material effect on brake performance. The lubrication of the guide screws is even more important, as the lubricant is already included in the new brake pads. As a result, brake system maintenance is largely more for aesthetics than practicality. As long as you follow the normal process of replacing the brake pads and regularly check the working condition of the brake system, there is no need for frequent brake system maintenance.
Fourth, the engine compartment cleaning coating: cleaning can be done, no need to coat
The engine compartment cleaning coating project is designed to clean the engine compartment of oil and impurities, and spray a protective agent to prevent the aging of wiring and rubber and plastic parts. In reality, however, the dirt in the engine compartment can be cleaned entirely with a high-pressure air gun and a rag. As for the anti-aging protectant, it is not necessary. This is because the wiring and rubber and plastic parts in the engine compartment are usually equipped with professional protective skins to keep oil and gas out and prevent oxidative corrosion. As a result, the engine compartment cleaning coating project is largely redundant.
Car maintenance is an important measure to ensure the performance and safety of your vehicle, but over-maintenance is not only a waste of money, but it can also cause unnecessary damage to your vehicle. Therefore, car owners should look at various maintenance items rationally when carrying out car maintenance, and make reasonable choices according to actual needs and vehicle conditions. Remember, the purpose of maintenance is to keep your vehicle in good condition, not to blindly pursue what is called a "full service". Only in this way can we enjoy driving pleasure and avoid unnecessary waste.
Source: Car Knowledge Workshop