How To Handle A New Ride
These tips will keep your car in tip top condition,make it more enjoyable and save you some moolah.
1.Don’t Race The Engine
The pistons and crankshafts are still a little bit tight of the assembly line.Do not redline the engine for the next 1,000 km or so.
2.Don’t sit on one speed for long
Do not drive with a constant engine RPM for more than a few minutes,this is the hard part and also the most important part since it is responsible for bedding in the piston rings.
3.Don’t drive at full throttle or high revs for long
The engine is made out of many moving parts,some of which needs to be seasoned into its tight spaces and movement.Full throttling may cause irreparable damage to the engine.
4.Avoid unnecessary hard stops
Engine braking is almot as tough on the engine as hard revving.
5.Don’t tow heavy loads
A heavy car needs more revs to pull itself along.Try to keep your new car light.
6.Follow the service schedule
Your new car will shed the few odd shards of metal and extra grease from the assembly.Follow the service schedule to replace the necessary oils and keep your car running healthily.
7.Avoid hard revving when cold
Starting up from cold is when most engine wear occurs.So give your car a few minutes to warm up by using low engine revs as you drive.This allow the lubrication systems to move oil right through the engine.When the temperature gauge is in the normal operating zone ,your car is ready for what it does best.
8.Driving smoothly
The stop start nature of city driving is hard on cars.By adopting a smooth steady driving style you will dramatically reduce wear on your engine, clutch, transmission,brakes and tires.You will also use less fuel which saves money.
9.Avoid gutters,kerbs and bumps
Try to avoid hitting kerbs when parking and potholes at speed.The impact can put the front wheels out of allignment,causing uneven and premature tire wear.It can also cause damage to wheel rims and tires.
Enjoy your new ride.
