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08.27.2015
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In the midst of an economic crisis with no end date, many people are putting off replacing the car. There are no major problems stay longer with the same vehicle as long as it made maintaining each mileage demands. See what needs to be done in four "ages" Important car.
40,000 km run, focus on tires
The arrival to the 40,000 km run is usually the time of replacement tires, accompanied by alignment and balancing. Doing to install new shock absorbers, they will prolong the life of tires.
The brakes also enter the account, especially the rear, to change their pads, rear pads and in cases of leaks, you may need to replace the rear wheel cylinders.
The oil of the automatic transmission in most cars, should also be replaced after 40,000 km.
Replacing the engine timing belt and tensioner must occur before the 50,000 km run
With 50,000 km, the manufacturers recommend changing the engine timing belt and its turnbuckles, but because of the responsibility of these items, many people anticipated replacement, to avoid further hassles.
The exchange of the thermostatic valve is not provided for in any manual owner, but if you ask a mechanic, he will agree with me: for working with thermal variation, it usually catch and overheat the engine.
At 70,000 kilometers, the clutch life is at an end
70,000 km, statistically, the clutch is in his final moments: If the clutch pedal is heavy, it is better to change to not get on the street.
Recheck tire condition: the replacement often do not last as the originals. If you need to replace the dampers, know that this time will be necessary also the replacement of the suspension springs.
Cooling and car lubrication system should be revised to reach 100,000 kilometers rotated
With 100,000 km run is not the time to save: if the car was mine, I would trade all the items that can cause overheating, as thermostatic valve, water pump, temperature sensors, output radiator hose and reservoir cap expansion. The economy in these items can cause warping or head to blow the engine.
Belts and buckles should be changed for the second time. It is also important to raise the car and check for possible engine oil leaks, exchange and power steering.
Some may find preciousness, but I also would change the engine oil pump. With over 100,000 km, the engine fuse for lack of lubrication, the repair will be very expensive relative to the car's value.
I have no doubt that there can be great variation in the durability of the parts mentioned, because the way you drive the car and the type of asphalt, can significantly alter the mileage of the exchange. However, in the case of fluids, filters and candles, strictly meet the deadline set out in the manual. Be boring (spot) with the engine oil change, brake fluid, oil exchange (mostly automatic) and water cooling system. These items are of great importance in problems where repairs are costly and significant.
These are general tips. For specific information about your car, see the part of the owner's manual for maintenance; There are also correct specifications of fluids to be used.
Source: G1
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