Why a well-maintained car doesn’t go south
- August 1, 2022
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August is traditionally the high season for the holidays. Many did not take plane and train tickets this year, but went south in their car, because such a
August is traditionally the high season for the holidays. Many did not take plane and train tickets this year, but went south in their car, because such a journey is much cheaper. Of course, the “iron horses” were prepared for a long journey, but it is unrealistic to foresee everything. The AvtoVzglyad portal tells why a seemingly serviceable car suddenly breaks down seriously on the way to the beach.
Of course, every driver gets his car ready, especially when he knows that a long journey south is coming soon. What a surprise, if the “iron horse” does not withstand even a leisurely journey and breaks down. So much so that you have to overhaul the engine. Let’s see what scrap a car can depreciate.
For example, during a trip to Astrakhan, the engine may undergo serious repairs because large amounts of dust have entered the intake system. But the filter has been changed to a new one, branded, and installed as expected! But then the car owner did not check the tightness of the intake duct itself, starting from the air filter housing and ending with the cylinder head. If there are any cracks or loose connections anywhere, dust will penetrate the motor and kill it quickly.
Heat is another enemy of the car, and if cheap antifreeze is poured into the cooling system, the southern sun will lead to a fire in the engine compartment. The fact is that with an increase in the temperature and load on the engine (for example, when pushing into a traffic jam) No Name coolant can not only boil, but also catch fire. All you need is a spark. In this case, the vehicle burns to the ground. So never skimp on antifreeze.
And a long drive along the highway on the way to the coveted beach can doom both the engine and the gearbox to overhaul. It is especially difficult for a variator from such modes. Prolonged movement at high speeds can boil the working fluid, even if it is new, and the unit itself has been cleaned of wear products before travel.
As for the engine, it has an increased appetite for oil. The AvtoVzglyad portal has already written about cars suffering from a terrible “oil burn”. Available models listed are most at risk, even if the lubricant in their engines is changed earlier than the prescribed interval.
Because the driver’s attention is distracted during a long journey, at some point you may not notice that the emergency oil pressure lamp on the dashboard has started flashing or the emergency oil pressure lamp has come on. If you don’t slow down and stop right away, you can “screw up” the motor right away.
Photo: AvtoVzglyad
Of course, every driver gets his car ready, especially when he knows that a long journey south is coming soon. What a surprise, if the “iron horse” does not survive even a leisurely journey and breaks down. So much so that you have to overhaul the engine. Let’s see what scrap a car can depreciate.
For example, during a trip to Astrakhan, the engine may undergo serious repairs because large amounts of dust have entered the intake system. But the filter has been changed to a new one, branded, and installed as expected! But then the car owner did not check the tightness of the intake duct itself, starting from the air filter housing and ending with the cylinder head. If there are any cracks or loose connections anywhere, dust will penetrate the motor and kill it quickly.
Heat is another enemy of the car, and if cheap antifreeze is poured into the cooling system, the southern sun will lead to a fire in the engine compartment. The fact is that with an increase in the temperature and load on the engine (for example, when pushing into a traffic jam) No Name coolant can not only boil, but also catch fire. All you need is a spark. In this case, the vehicle burns to the ground. So never skimp on antifreeze.
And a long drive along the highway on the way to the coveted beach can doom both the engine and the gearbox to overhaul. It is especially difficult for a variator from such modes. Prolonged movement at high speeds can boil the working fluid, even if it is new, and the unit itself has been cleaned of wear products before travel.
As for the engine, it has an increased appetite for oil. The AvtoVzglyad portal has already written about cars suffering from a terrible “oil burn”. Available models listed are most at risk, even if the lubricant in their engines is changed earlier than the prescribed interval.
Because the driver’s attention is distracted during a long journey, at some point you may not notice that the emergency oil pressure lamp on the dashboard has started flashing or the emergency oil pressure lamp has come on. If you don’t slow down and stop right away, you can “screw up” the motor right away.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
I’m Sandra Torres, a passionate journalist and content creator. My specialty lies in covering the latest gadgets, trends and tech news for Div Bracket. With over 5 years of experience as a professional writer, I have built up an impressive portfolio of published works that showcase my expertise in this field.
