7 Tricks That Can Make Your Car Last Longer

If you want your car to serve you longer and save money on expensive service and maintenance, pay attention to these simple yet really important rules. Experts recommend a few things to keep in mind and a few common mistakes to avoid to make your car last longer. If you stick around till the end of the video, we’ll tell you how you can fix a cracked windshield with garlic.
Having the correct tire pressure is a sort of “Goldilocks” situation. If it gets too low OR too high, you can have serious problems. Don't forget about seasonal tire changes and remember to swap your front and rear tires at least once a year.
Sharp acceleration and abrupt braking might feel like fun, but they’re actually extremely harmful to vehicles. If you decide to park on an incline and put your car in Park, it puts too much pressure on the transmission. In rare cases, it can even become dislodged or break down. So the best option is to use the emergency brake.
With the help of the symbols on the car's dashboard, your car can tell you when something's wrong, like when the engine's overheated, something's wrong with the electrical system, or the brake fluid level is too low. Go to an auto repair shop as soon as possible to save yourself from expensive repairs or even an accident. Weighing your vehicle down excessively does nothing good for the car's suspension, steering, transmission, tires, and engine. Plus, overloading increases fuel consumption and makes the car more difficult to handle.
Remember that cars, just like people, need regular check-ups and “health” tests.
Music: Retro - Wayne Jones
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TIMESTAMPS
Keep your tire pressure in-check. 0:40
Take it easy on the gas and brake pedals. 2:03
Park correctly. 2:42
Don't ignore the dashboard. 3:54
Don't forget about vehicle inspections and repairs. 5:13
Avoid overloading. 6:03
Don't overload the clutch. 6:50
Bonus: fix a cracked windshield with garlic! 7:18
SUMMARY
-Check your tire pressure at least twice a month (but once a week is even better). While adding air to your tires, make sure they aren't warm to the touch and don't overfill them.
-If you’re a fan of sharp acceleration and abrupt braking, remember both of them are actually extremely harmful to vehicles. Plus, you’re just burning more gas than you need to.
-Avoid throwing the car into Park before coming to a full and complete stop. The same goes for putting the car into Drive or Reverse before stopping fully: don’t do it.
-If you notice the engine light flashing while you're driving, slow down right away because this might be a sign of a serious problem. The brake light lets you know that somewhere in the braking system something has gone wrong.
-Check your car’s manual to find out how often you should change your oil or air filter and remember that a lot of it depends on your driving habits. Get yearly inspections and keep in mind that routine maintenance will depend on the season and the mileage.
-Get acquainted with the maximum load capacity for your car and stick to it. Try to get rid of all of the useless stuff in your car.
-Don't hold the clutch in at long traffic lights. During short stops, shift to Neutral and press the clutch right before you start moving.
-Take a clove of garlic, cut it lengthwise down the middle, rub the cut side over the crack, and wipe away the excess juice with a paper towel or napkin to keep the crack from getting worse until you can get it repaired.
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[@InvestingHustler]

7- maintain tire pressure 6- take it easy on gas and break 5- park correctly 4-don't ignore dashboard 3-keep up with regular checks inspections 2- avoid overloading 1-don't over load the clutch There u go guys 🙏👌

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[@JDM-gx8ki]

Thanks save me time lol

[@buckyoung77]

@@brianhunter9470 thx for saving me from wasting 6 more minutes of my life.

[@rex9780]

"Doont overload the clutch" new driver where, what do u mean by it?

[@asdax8311]

Who TF changes an air filter every 250 miles. That's sooner than an gas fill-up.

[@JDM-gx8ki]

😬😂

[@michaelfenell3602]

I have a Subaru and I do not even need to put oil in it that often.

[@michaelfenell3602]

@@lvgio That went right over your head.

[@dyrok]

They missed a zero lol

[@calebplaysgamesofficial]

I think he means 25 hundred miles. Which is 2500

[@Ray_Yang182]

Don’t lug the engine. Don’t wash your car under the sun. Turn off the AC, but keep the fan running a few minutes before you shut off the engine. Don’t tailgate because debris from the front car can chip your windshield and hood. Don’t keep your fuel level low as the fuel pump needs fuel for heat dissipation. Don’t slam doors. Don’t go to a touch-less car wash. It contains (and needs) harmful fluorides that take the place of rubbing actions. Don’t use tap water in your radiator. Don’t wear a diamond ring while driving to prevent accidental scratch on the leather, steering wheel and door handle. Don’t park on an un-level surface for long periods. When parallel parking, keep enough spaces in the front and back. Always drive safely and wear a seatbelt to protect the driver and passengers. This is more important than the car.

[@ryans413]

Ray Yang the seatbelt one is common sense like really people

[@grassroot011]

And, don't use flap style car washing places either as they contain debris and abrasives from other cars, scratching the finish on your car.

[@madtyper1064]

Ryan Scherbluk America and common sense don't go hand in hand

[@darrellross1]

grassroot011, I avoid those too. Years ago there were many places you could drive in and pressure wash your car yourself. Don't see them anymore. I wash my own car with Meguiar's wash and conditioner.

[@WhiteDervish]

Thanks man

[@HelibertATheSushi]

"For those of you who prefer a stick shift " : picture of an automatic gear shift. for real ? 7:05

[@EdwardXD11]

FrenchSushi I was wondering that too

[@HelibertATheSushi]

Éedvardo the whole channel lost all credibility on that one.

[@assaulter99]

It's hilarious!

[@louis5555gmail]

That's called human error. Let's not be petty. It's an awesome video.

[@Jerome____]

FrenchSushi padtetjeromrgernandimrsege L

[@shadowthehedgehog4737]

My tip for parking an automatic on a steep hill is set the steering so that if it rolls, it will roll into the curb, put it in neutral with your brakes to the floor, set parking brake, release driving brake, and put it in park. This prevents the vehicle's weight from resting on the parking pawl.

[@Gesteppie]

It always surprises me how many auto drivers DON'T use the parking brake! Also; 1. When parking on a hill, point your front tyres towards the curb, that way if all other braking methods fail, your car will roll towards the gutter and not the road. 2. Once your engine has warmed up, it's actually healthy to over rev the engine every now and then to help reduce carbon build up in the pistons.

[@chaosdemonwolf1]

Umm.......towards the curb if parking downhill. Back against the curb if parking uphill

[@danielc9635]

I suppose a good rule of thumb would be to turn the wheels so that if the car rolls it won't go out into traffic.

[@crlaw75]

Point 1 is what I remember taking in driver's education.

[@ameralkhateeb5038]

or just pull the handbrake and shift into P, if your car is manual you can shift to 4th gear and it wont roll , if it does roll on 4th gear when its turned off, you have low compression in the engine.

[@ryans413]

Gesteppie unless it has a curb then you point your tires away from it down hill always to the right unless you drive on the other side of the road

[@ej254]

Proud Land Cruiser 200 owner. This car is a stout tank!!!! Bought in Feb 2008 and still drive like new with 390K miles. Yes bought expensive but never let me down. And only regular maintenance like oil change, tires and just once I change the shocks set.

[@joelnishanth3114]

I admire and respect people who maintain and drive their old cars on a regular basis.

[@mellegerda]

Not 7 tricks but more like 7 common sense.

[@NealWilliams]

The trick is to USE common sense. 😉

[@nobenznofun9139]

DON'T floor it when the engine is cold!!

[@arabonarocketcamel8352]

More about rpm and vacuum then throttle position

[@veganlvl5202]

ArabOnARocketCamel and hmmmm what does that pedal control?

[@lloyshatcher807]

I swear if you tell ppl this they're like dude its fine it's made to be driven 😑

[@rex4765]

They shouldn't ignore it, over 75% of engine wear happens when its cold, like c'mon people, unless it's an emergency DON'T DO IT! You will only be doing yourself a major disservice and waste money getting another engine or car and cost others money if you sell it instead of scrapping the thing.

[@thelastnation2159]

That should be given

[@KameshAgarwalBlogger]

1. Less fuel in car means less weight on car. This results in higher fuel efficiency as the drag friction is less due to lesser weight. 2. It's better to turn on the AC and close the windows if the car crosses 60 km/hr of speed. 3. Should not rest the hand on the gear shift lever. Causes miniscule wear and tear of transmission parts. 4. Should not apply pressure on steering wheel if we are getting out or getting in the car.

[@kerwinpogi094]

Your videos are always satisfying me! Thank you!

[@pinnokino]

Great tips. I always put my car in reverse when I’m backing up before my foot is off the brake

[@geffreynugroho]

8.Maintain blinker fluid regularly unless ur a bmw driver

[@paulanderson79]

Indicators aren't brain substitutes.

[@garyslack6449]

whats blinker fluid

[@bartosz1294]

Nice one ;)

[@larryrubin5150]

Geffrey Nugroho very funny and very true

[@liljustas4575]

only bmw is using blinker fluid

[@murdochcampbell7211]

Tip if it’s snowing stay at least 6 seconds away from the car that is in front of you so if there’s a sudden crash you can safely stop

[@arieswaters]

Watch Scotty Kilmer videos he teaches you everything you need to know and he's wonderful. And what is this crazy stuff about garlic does that really work.

[@johnswitte]

Have driven an auto transmission for a long time now. When placing into drive have always waited to the trans engages before moving off and when changing into reverse, always come to a complete stop and change to reverse and waited to engage.

[@cegrix6811]

Great information. I remember hearing on the old Click and Clack show that you do not need to warm you car up by idling for a while before driving. Also when first starting out drive moderately or slow to let the engine warm up. Most wear in an engine comes from the cold starts. The oil and lubricants drain down and leave only a thin film of lubricant protecting the metal.

[@paulanderson79]

The greatest cause of wear is actually lukewarm shutdown.

[@cegrix6811]

Paul, That is interesting. Can you elaborate. I assume a lukewarm shutdown occurs if your drive the vehicle say less the 5-10 miles to work and then it sits all day till you start again to commute home. I know this is bad because there is possible moisture build up and unburned gases that could accumulate in the oil.

[@paulanderson79]

You've elaborated and qualified exactly my own thoughts. The moisture and unburned gases are acidic and thus can actually etch away at internal engine components whilst it's left parked and with the engine off.

[@smmusicplus96]

My car starts up in a high idle that lasts about 15 seconds in decent weather. I don't put it in gear until the idle comes down.

[@paulanderson79]

+SM Music Plus - I do the same. Regardless of idle speed it's worth waiting half a minute or so before driving.

[@myya8370]

I love this info on how to make my car last longer! ❤

[@Innvctus]

sometimes, you can ignore the dash. but check what it is first and if there is an issue. could be caused by a loose sensor.

[@AJ56]

4:32.. those aren’t check engine lights, it’s EPS and parking brake 😂😂

[@jameslong3375]

Anish Jain one day someone is going to look at that light when the parking brake is under and be like. Well I can’t go to work today

[@AJ56]

james Long Aye 😂😂😂

[@markchapman6921]

Awesome!

[@thangavelusivakumar8510]

useful video

[@sgvdtmg199142]

Keep low rpm of your engine - save gas -expand engine lifetime -prevent over heating

[@thedailydrifter873]

Eww disqusting tip, who dosent like to drive their car to the limit. BETTER TIP IS TOO DRIVE YOURE CAR HARD THEN SELL IT!!!

[@kencohagen4967]

If you use park on an automatic Trans mission a bearing mounted on a shaft inside your transmission falls down into a square notched out portion on the transmissions output clutch housing. This mechanically locks the transmission from moving. But the bearing, shaft and clutch bell are put under strain when parking on a hill. It's best to use the parking brake to prevent that pressure on the parking pall and the notch in the clutch bell.

[@rolta74]

thanks.. for sharing

[@FirstLast-kb7kn]

3:23. If you have to stop quickly, the last thing you want to do is pull the parking brake, that could cause you to spin out of control.

[@MannyHardaway]

#6 is a real road!! I recognized it from GTA 5!!

[@Jenno5143]

I never knew about garlic he long a cracked window or windshield, that's awesome? I love this channel, you guys always have awesome tips & information on lots of stuff

[@dr.andreasabbey137]

Thank you so much

[@isimon.]

2:26 I remember this area from GTA V 😂 take a left, then straight ahead and you‘ll find yourself close to michaels house

[@geralddillon5746]

It's TRUE looks exactly alike

[@theshield1613]

I notice lol

[@zachherndon1724]

One of my top tips is to turn the key to the on position and let the fuel pump prime a few seconds before starting the engine.

[@rey_0788]

How about on push start vehicles?

[@zachherndon1724]

@@rey_0788 just press it like you’re only turning the battery on before holding the button to start. That will also prime it. Definitely not necessary every time but just a thought!

[@wesleytillman9774]

Just make sure the various fluids are in order, especially the oil. Other than that good tire pressure is all that remains of great importance.

[@MarkEthanTV]

I love the XLR in the beginning!!

[@elitegaming4262]

watch this video on 1.25 speed, and it will sound great and you will be fine

[@Online_Andrew]

Regular and proper cleaning techniques to preserve the outside and inside

[@ankushlakra4013]

Tnx for this kind of informations

[@jacksmith3189]

Good information Thanks

[@thekingebad2886]

Nice and lovely

[@rsattahip]

Nothing any 16 year old driver ed student would not already know.

[@rakiburrahman4102]

These are really helpful.

[@ajbuglin7597]

This is a really good video I will make sure don’t remember these when I get older

[@rigidfinger]

Underinflated tires heat up because they flex more.

[@sydbell8508]

Do not let wife or girlfriend drive !!!!!!

[@rafaelurin8546]

@Random Slavic Guy if you live anywhere else, doesnt work

[@timewinecigars394]

Random Slavic Guy move to Venezuela or North Korea if you love socialism!

[@spiker9456]

Amazing tips.

[@kensid1]

this channel gives alot of information to me about cars

[@clintconnor9907]

All great tips for extending the life of your vehicle. I think just following your vehicle maintenance schedule is the most important factor in avoiding repairs and making your car last longer. I use Automotive Wolf car maintenance and management software www.lonewolf-software.com/automotivewolf.htm on my computer to track all the maintenance on all my vehicles and remind me when I need to check or replace anything. It automatically creates a superb vehicle maintenance log so you know what was done and when. I currently have over 300,000 miles on my truck with no repairs!

[@chriscolumbus8008]

I also use Automotive Wolf and both my vehicles are running great! Excellent software product for any car.

[@DounutCereal]

I'm at a loss as to why they're calling it an 'emergency brake' when it's a thing you're supposed to use whenever you park your car. The name itself discourages people from using it in the first place. Then again, I've only ever heard it called a handbrake or parking brake...

[@Korrupted8787]

As a mechanic. I'll take the time to explain it to you in the hope others will learn as well. It is an emergency brake by law as well as a parking brake. All cars and light trucks use hydraulic brakes. If their is air in the system you will lose most if not all brakes from a leak,very low fluid or it overheats and boils air into the lines. In that case it's an *emergency* so you put your transmission in neutral if automatic(downshift and engine brake if not)and push in or pull up the *emergency brake* to slow down but not hard enough to lock the rear tires. *TLDR* It's a redundancy as a back up if your hydraulic's fail, much like aircraft which have a mechanical over ride for most hydraulic controls.

[@bait28]

Handbrake or parking brake(I call it that when it's a foot brake like in some cars and trucks) is what I call it

[@ryans413]

DounutCereal I've herd emergency brake hand brake E brake parking brake it all means the same thing just four or two cables that get pulled and clamp the brake down on you wheels the parking gear in a automatic is just a gear that prevents the tires from rotating. Not enough people use there cable brakes

[@ryans413]

Korrupted my car E brake has two sittings one you call pull it half way then you push the button in and you can pull it even more all the way it's like two different settings

[@michalstehnij5073]

Not to mention that if you park your car without handbrake it will lead to automatic transmission failure (as the car "sits" with all its weight on the gearbox). If it is manual, parking the car with the transmission in gear without parking brake will lead to strained timing belt / chain and sooner or later to engine failure.

[@namankumar9478]

Useful.

[@shivzkumar]

Good info bro 👍

[@bigbwoi6081]

2:33 looks like the gta map, if you know you know.

[@amansyan6319]

LA

[@jimspence6566]

...the Emergency Brake?? Is that the Hand Brake. Not quite sure how this hand brake.. a secondary devise to secure a car from rolling. Not sure when a hand brake.. becomes an Emergency brake.

[@PatienceMelissa]

Good advice!

[@jefferybaxter1225]

During the fall and winter months most people in general warm their vehicles up before the drive it which is good, but what they don't know is that the same can be done in the summer months as well. Only difference would be the overall duration. In the fall and winter months at least 10 to 15 minutes. As for the summer months 2 to 5 minutes. In general warming up vehicles is one of few ways to prevent oil leaks. Another tip that's helpful to extend the life of vehicles is to turn the ignition in the on position for 5 seconds then start it up. This will get the fuel pump engaged first and to extend the life of the fuel pump. This would be preferable during the winter months on few start ups here and there. It's not necessary to be done daily, but if the driver wants to they can. For the exception of the oxygen sensors, other sensors that pertains to the vehicles performance should be changed every 60K miles on average. Depending on driving conditions maybe between 70K to 80K miles or when the vehicle starts to give slight indications of performance issues. As for the oxygen sensors those on average should be changed every 100K miles. Depending on driving conditions maybe between 110K to 120K miles or when the vehicle starts to give the indication of becoming less fuel efficient than before. Another tip is on average to change the transmission fluid every 100K miles. Depending on the vehicle and driving conditions get it changed when the fluid starts to lose its pink color. Discoloration from pink to a brownish color means the driver should be making preparations to get it changed sometime in the same month of discovery or the next month. If the color turns to black that means the fluid should be changed right away. As for brakes those should get changed within a short time frame when the squeaking sound rise to surface. More than likely only the brake pads would need to get changed. If this get ignored then maybe 200 to 400 miles after, in addition to brake pads getting changed, brake rotors will need to get changed as well which will make your repair bill costing more money. If the squeaking sounds gets ignored by the driver for an extended period then in addition to getting brake pads and brake rotors, brake calipers would be needed as well which will make the repair bill a BIG one. Finally, as for the engine oil use synthetic motor oil. It provides better protection than conventional/regular oil. Also, the oil change duration would be longer.

[@sunilayya8948]

Driving at high revs before engine temperature registers normal is a common mistake that will wear out engines faster.

[@initialyeet3951]

I love the fact they show a PRND when talking about clutches

[@sunperfectworld3744]

I love this channel😍😍😍

[@sharadbagadi6382]

Excellent superb video

[@bigwahoo8686]

So...basically do everything everyone should do/know??

[@crlaw75]

Wash it at least once a week to keep it clean and to inspect any problems that may encounter on the outside (paint chips, early rust, road tar, etc.) Wipe the trim parts down with a wet chamois to keep the dust down and keep it looking new. Check your bulbs often. I do this and my tire pressure once a week.

[@giljonasdalisay6720]

awesome .. great idea

[@sokensinghn4436]

I love it. Please send us more

[@stf2400]

Don’t top off your gas tank. Overfilling the tank can damage sensors and break the fuel gauge. Plus it can damage your evap canister which could lead to air pollution and in rare cases engine fires.

[@H2R5GSXR]

I was one of those top off guys, then my top off set the rollover valve. Now I learned the hard way, do not top off tank.

[@michaelfilippi1520]

O I did not know that

[@rmwright11221979]

I’ve always topped off in the 18 years I’ve been driving and never had that happen before.

[@clutchitup8565]

what you mean by topping off ? i fill till it full till the gas pump cuts off do you mean when you keep filling after the first click off of the pump ?

[@stf2400]

Rockwood Tacoma Some people will fill the tank so full it’s pouring out of the fill valve. It’s just dumb as you will only get an extra few miles by doing this, but do hundreds if not thousands of dollars in damage. Gas needs room to expand as temperatures go up. Overfilled tanks don’t have that room and forces gas into places it’s not supposed to go.

[@MuhammadFirdaus-vq8yr]

"To act like nascar driver" 😂

[@ThePeterDislikeShow]

I would say avoiding rush hours. So many of my coworkers fight traffic just to rush home to their jail cell and watch TV when I just find some social event to go to nearby.

[@mypriceestimator]

Please make a video on changing transmission fluid and buying used winter tires.Thank you

[@daniello1808]

Those were.... Very very very basic and quite obvious to anyone who has couple of braincells....

[@paulanderson79]

I agree. Complete waste of time.

[@milosrog]

maybe in next video they will show us that you should add more fuel before tank goes out of fuel

[@Deetronic]

My advice - If drive through Serbia - watch out for BIG ROAD HOLES that nobody cares fixing in every road, street even in the middle of the Towns or Cities! The safest option is to avoid driving through this country :)

[@gabrielcornea9119]

Or any Balkan country for that matter

[@axelcorvus9443]

Nykk Deetronic try Bulgaria than you will love Serbia :(

[@marcs990]

I know this from my time in the British army , also watch out for kids rolling rocks down on you from the cliffs above lol. So many good memories from this place.

[@bluehaze6132]

Nykk Deetronic better don't own a car in your country😂

[@marcs990]

Nykk Deetronic yeah but your country does have some beautiful scenery, so if you are stopped because you need to change wheels at least you have nice scenery to look at whilst doing it 👍

[@Mohammad_Ali__]

You could count on a friend who COULD give you discounts on oil change and maintenance. You should also reduce the amount of electricity that's being used so that you can start your car. You could also change your tires once a while if you have enough money; having a spare tire can help even in the most serious cases. You could also learn from a specialized auto mechanic in an internship to know how to repair/maintain your car; that way, you might even save your own time and help others as well. And the most ridiculous of all (not trying to be offensive at all) lose your weight so that when you're seated, less weight will be added to the car. closed windows could reduce the amount of air resistance if your sun roof isn't open ( so you can gain more distance and burn less fuel as well).

[@noahrobinson5954]

You forgot about changing your blinker fluid every 6 months.

[@Thetimingwizard]

@ 4:25 the girl is driving with her eyes closed. that can also lead you into too much of money

[@ib2385]

She probably wasn't really driving.

[@louis5555gmail]

Maybe the picture was taken as she blinked. Don't tell me you have never seen group pictures where someone has their eyes closed.

[@ib2385]

I believe there was a vehicle towing her like they frequently do in movies and commercials. On the other-hand if she was texting, I'd believe she was driving :)

[@aIphanation]

This is the best channel

[@remijiobritto4819]

Wow

[@chrispopov4390]

You Tube rye

[@chrispopov4390]

You Tube ryna

[@adamhartley8244]

5) it's basically telling you to not to use your handbrake whilst parking on a steep hill if you put the car into the parking gear, it doesn't put strain on the gearbox, it just locks the gears in place.

[@arun_mohanzenovianz]

awsome!!!!!

[@haf816r]

Rename this "basic vehicle knowledge." 5:50, niiiiiice!

[@kyle.sheppard1]

HateHater he forgot blinker fluid

[@haf816r]

Kyle Sheppard Vlogs & Edits , gah! He did! And how to oil your brakes, lol!

[@haf816r]

Kyle Sheppard Vlogs & Edits , gah! He did! And how to oil your brakes, lol!

[@super-sim1665]

Don't use it, get on the bus or train. The car will last longer.

[@iikingbanta3454]

The thumbnail makes no sense because a car has a generator inside of it to give it electricity, and the less you use your car the less energy the car will have soooooo

[@ryans413]

Cars like to be driven and used so if you have one and it's just sitting there it won't last longer

[@ryans413]

IIKing Banta you mean the alternator

[@iikingbanta3454]

@@ryans413 umhm

[@ohyeahbabyitson]

But what's the fun in that...

[@judycarey9051]

Thanks.

[@balsonnaoshekpam5680]

Thanks

[@timberwolfpowler8747]

I have an 87 Corvette and 2000 Mustang and they are both still Cherry. Keep your freaking oil changed and your car waxed and clean. Maintain. Peace

[@vinnyschuld7565]

I can go easy on the brakes, but fast accelerations aren't avoidable when a 3 series bmw tries to make a pull on you

[@KingMarvin]

Great!!!

[@ghostboy8062]

a way to save fuel is when your going down a slope, instead of putting it in neutral, shift it in the next high gear (eg 3rd to 4th) and dont press the gas. this uses no fuel. however, putting it in neutral uses fuel to stop the engine from revving.

[@GhostV8]

This is incorrect. Harsh acceleration is necessary occasionally as just pootling around town eventually leads to carbon deposits etc

[@matejrovder3670]

You are true. Direct injection engines clog with carbon when nit driven on higher revs. Also some 1.9 tdis with variavle geometry turbos have to be driven on higher revs because the turbo blades tend to get stuck and they cant tilt. This leads to engine going to emergency mode and often stopping accelerating when overtaking.

[@ZineSG]

I'll add some extra notes to this. While it is great for an engine to be revvved up to higher rpm's once in a while. You should only really do this when the engine oil is properly warmed up. (This will take a bit longer than the water temperature gauge to reach optimal operating temperature).

[@GhostV8]

cheatguy123 I agree with your statement and do this myself however I forget to add that to my comment

[@bait28]

Oil only needs to be warmed up to the low temperature threshold point, which for most oils @ 72f ambient takes 1 minutes of the engine running.

[@kid5042]

No you’re actually wrong.

[@phuketexplorer]

Clearly written for American people, driving American cars.

[@MarcoGamer640Productions2012]

Billy Boy more like written for Russians. Have you seen how they drive there?

[@wenisbob742]

Nooo..??!

[@FullOfMalarky]

Agogohome Agogohome snooty European who thinks he’s smarter spotted

[@adamkeig2625]

Karol Bała nah he’s right. More Europeans drive manual cars than in America which you can’t put into ‘park’ we also don’t call it ‘stick shift’. We dont call it the emergency brake it’s the handbrake. Calling it the emergency brake suggests it should be used to stop in an emergency which it shouldn’t unless u want to crash.

[@pavankishorev]

Awesome!

[@aaronluundu2136]

Awesome😍

[@LS09God]

Changing air filter every 250 miles? I sometimes drive that much in a day. Nope, changing it every 20,000 or 25,000 miles is ok by my standerds. O yeah, got a new (2018) car. Maybe BRIGHT SIDE was referring to older models. Duno....

[@ledgrower4781]

Yeah, I thought that was funny too.. With most vehicles averaging around 10,000 miles a year, you would have to change the air filter around 40 times (within ayear) if you did it at 250 miles intervals...

[@bait28]

the trick is, take the filter out, beat it on a post outside and it's usually fine, Or use compressed air or a vacuum, if it developes a hole replace it or if you notice a drop in MPG

[@SilverLightningXV]

No way, my air filters last a good 13-30k miles and are fairly inexpensive to replace but there's no way I'm changing it every 250 bc I drive that much with a month so it'd be silly to do so

[@grant_fowler_]

use cruise control when you can because you use much less gas because the car is going at a constant pace at cruise control

[@pamelamcgregor]

Grant Fowler I agree

[@nielsonderbeke8507]

Use cruise control so that you can drive max allowed speed and devote your attention to what happens around you, instead of looking at your speedometer every two seconds! This helps you maintain a constant speed. (Duh, definition of cc haha) What I mean is, that a lot of people actually brake for an obstacle, then speed up to overtake it. On cruise control, you just check if everything is safe around you, and if so, just overtake without changing your speed. Faster, more efficient and overall just making more sense imho...

[@thefoodyoumaylike1293]

Useful

[@bimmer3997]

I will let that lady 5:53 to check my pressure... I mean the tire pressure sorry...

[@magg93]

pervo!

[@magg93]

oops! I meant servo

[@magg93]

pump*

[@bimmer3997]

magg93 😐😀...

[@Megadriver]

I'd let her check my dipstick too... I mean my car's oil dipstick.

[@Technology_2020]

In Canada, it’s kilometres.

[@maximecollet30]

Everywhere else in the world you mean

[@gravemind6536]

Nope the UK also doesn't use kilometers. Satellite Navigation, road signs and car speedometers are in miles and yards.

[@maximecollet30]

Gravemind I knew that, but it would've been lame to add this fact.

[@carlcarter9751]

My 2006 Lexus RX330 is now 12 years old 125000 miles. always serviced @ 5000 Miles+/- intervals. I am the second owner, It's always in the garage when not used. Like new interior, Lexus gave us a New dash 1 year ago as the original was falling apart. I now use "303" 0n it to keep it looking good. I live in east coast FLA 1/4 mile from the beach, so it looks good most of the time, I wash it off 2-3 times a month. Keeps the salt spray off. I run regular, and mileage is uually 17-24 depending on # of longer trips. Thats' the MPG computer read out. after doing the mileage/ fuel consumption exercise for two years, the MPG readout is good enough. I ran a tank of Premium grade on a trip across the tate 225 mile, and didn't see any change in performance/MPG so I use regular grade all the time. Going over 80MPH does make a big drop in mileage, so my recommendation is 75 0r less MPH is best speed. I want to move up to an LS 430 model, but they're getting scarce around my area code. It is a nicer car then my 5 previous Mercedes models All had 200k mi when i Traded them in, If i keep this lexus another year or two, I will not have any payments to that time so can save up for the LS The RX has served us well as a family mover. Highly recommend one and keep it til it stops. IF EVER.

[@suggesttwo]

Follow the speed limit. Look 6 seconds ahead. If you see you are going to have to stop, take your foot off the accelerator.

[@bluehaze6132]

Here is another trick.. If you don't have money to maintain your car then better ride the bus

[@trover1922]

Mash garlic cloves on your window until the window breaks?

[@trover1922]

I’m talking about the thumbnail btw

[@schoollife5890]

Awesome 😘

[@sammygonzalez9442]

To save your cars window motor spray wd-40 silicone in the tracks of the window track to keep things moving freely

[@macktrucker521]

Just keep up with your vehicles maintenance schedule! I use a cool program on my laptop www.automotivewolf.com to manage and remind me when any maintenance is due. I have 2 vehicles, one with 330,000 miles and another with 190,000 and neither has ever has a repair!

[@martysmarty4068]

Hey dude, I use that software too. Keeps my vehicles in tip top shape! )

[@georgiohenderson5998]

2 tricks that can make your car last longer: Maintenance Avoid american

[@paulanderson79]

Avoid VW as well. BMW and Mazda are my preferred brands.

[@robertlugo3736]

Japanese cars are pure junk! Team Ford

[@yashganapathy427]

This might help me in future

[@burgesadams7307]

Awsome!☺☺☺🙆🙆

[@marcorubio3496]

Don't over fill the engine with oil. The engine needs space to work. All that extra oil will create leaks through old hard seals that no longer do the job. Keep the oil level at or just below the line at the oil dip stick. Another reason I don't go to those oil changes places.