Generally speaking, after your housing, your car is your biggest financial investment and responsibility. Whether you're using an old beater or have a brand new model fresh from the dealer, virtually everyone wants to make the most of their vehicle and keep it in reasonable shape for as long as possible. Unfortunately, however, there is a不良习惯的洗衣清单that drivers regularly do that can needlessly strain and even damage aspects of the vehicle. Although there's no way of ensuring a vehicle will be completely safe all of the time, there are a few things to keep in mind whenever you're behind or around your driver's wheel.

Brakes

It's possible that you subscribe to the "stop and go" technique when it comes to braking. This is incredibly common in areas that tend to get traffic overflow; drivers will accelerate, only to brake a second later when the traffic holds up again. This results in premature front-end wear to the brakes. Whether in the context of a traffic jam or otherwise, it is good form to learn how to make this technique smoother.

If you're needing to brake a lot, you are likely working the gas pedal more than it needs. Fixing this problem will also have a positive boon to your fuel efficiency while driving. Moreover, if a traffic jam is bad enough, a full engine brake can often be more efficient and smooth than regular foot braking.

Pushing the brake and gas pedals simultaneously (called "riding the brakes") is an easy way to strain your brake system without gaining anything positive in return. Having these two features work against each other will wear out your brake pads and fuel efficiency. This usually happens when nervous drivers are trying to regulate their speed down a hill. Brakes alone are a more reliable way of handling one's speed.

When the car is being parked, it's also agood idea to put on the parking brake, even if there isn't an incline to worry about. The parking brake alleviates a lot of the burden from the regular brakes. Because the parking brake isn't used for anything else, balancing the burden as such will increase your brakes' longevity.

Steering and suspension

悬架通常设计因此，如果需要，车辆可以承受巨大的负担。但是，事实仍然是，携带不需要的体重置于悬架上的压力。对于您可能会在拖车中拖曳的任何重量，甚至都是如此。尽管您不必担心精确的重量比，但最好知道您的车辆已被报告有多少安全处理。当时超过限制似乎可以很好，但是压力会导致持久的损坏。

如果要减少车辆的磨损，正确使用齿轮系统至关重要。对于初学者来说，突然的移动或在驱动器/反向之间不停止的情况下可以无意识地损坏变速箱。每当您不使用它时，请远离移位棒；如果您使用的是旧的手动变速箱车辆，则同样适用于离合器。即使是少量压力也可能不知不觉地应对传输系统。这些组件被设计为敏感，因此，下一步使用它们时，请记住这一事实。

Although it should go without saying, avoiding erratic driving will do wonders for your vehicle's longevity. Although there's a great exhilaration to be felt in whipping your Camry around the bend like an F1 special, your steering and tires may bear the brunt of it. Extra care should be taken around potholes and speed bumps. Running too fast over a speed bump can wreck a car's transmission, so keep your eyes on the road and slow down to a 5mph whenever driving over them.

轮胎

经常检查您的火灾。Refilling them with airregularly or changing them as needed can save you and your vehicle a ton of hassle down the road. Deflated tires can decrease gas mileage by up to 15%. Gauging the air pressure in your tires about once a month is a good habit to pick up. In addition, make sure your tires are suited to the kind of terrain you'll be driving in. If you're living in a rural area with largely gravel roads, city tires will degrade at a much faster rate than tires suited for the conditions. The same applies to weather conditions, like snow. A right choice of tire can have significant advantages with regards to safety.

Make sure your tires are clear of obstruction when parked. If your tires are up against a curb or against parking concrete, back up a bit and give the tires some space.

Body and frame

If there's a dent on your car that's begun to rust,repair the rust hole as soon as possible。允许表面生锈会逐渐降解车辆的身体。通过用油漆和密封剂在表面上涂漆可以大大减慢这一点。暂时可以进行家庭修饰，这可能是一个不错的创可贴，但是如果您希望该问题永远解决，则应将其带到Autobody维修店。

清洁和洗车regularly will help improve longevity. On top of being unsavory, bird droppings have acidic properties that can damage a car's coat of paint. It's a good idea not to wait until yournext date nightto get those splotches away for good.

As with the suspension and tires, take care in dealing with obstructions likepotholesand speed bumps. Blazing over a pothole or speed bump can result in significant damage to the vehicle's exhaust pipe and underbody.

Electrical system

在发动机关闭时，将电子设备（例如立体声和大灯）留在电池时，将逐渐消失，直到电池用完为止。如果是这种情况，汽车将需要jolted to life againwith the help of another car battery. If you need to use the stereo for a while, don't forget to turn on the engine every 15 minutes or so.

If the car is长期无法使用(such as the winter months) make sure you turn on the engine at semi-regularly, at least a couple of times a month. This will保持电池电量在其自己的。汽车电池很昂贵，不幸的是，通过绝对的疏忽磨损如此昂贵的组件。

这是一个好主意address OBD-II (Onboard Diagnostic) trouble codes一旦登录您的车辆计算机。这适用于车辆的各个方面 - 不仅是电气组件。除了小心行驶外，尽可能快地控制问题是限制损坏的最佳选择。