If three rules are followed, the service life of a modern car engine can be about one million kilometers. In this respect reports “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”, citing the director of the mechanical repair department “Lux” of AG “Avilon” Pavel Konstantinov.
“In order for the engine to last for a long time, it is important that vehicle maintenance is carried out regularly at the service center. Especially change the oil and spark plugs on time and check the cooling system,” said the auto expert.
The second factor that can affect the life of the engine is the quality of the fuel. Using only gasoline or diesel from well-known brands that have proven themselves in the market will keep the engine in good condition.
The third condition is to drive carefully. We are talking about a quiet ride without sudden accelerations and maneuvers. Konstantinov also emphasized that the power unit should not be allowed to overheat.
It happened before that knownThat heating the automatic transmission (AT) in winter will significantly increase the service life of the unit. Therefore, at sub-zero temperatures, it is highly recommended to spend about 3-5 minutes to warm up the car before starting to drive. During this time, the oil will become more liquid, which will prevent damage to the automatic transmission.
Russians before in the name Basic problems of cars in cold weather.