WHAT AND WHEN NEEDS TO BE CHANGED IN A CAR
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Fill up with gas and go for a drive? No matter how it is! The car also requires maintenance. And timely replacement of consumables. What and when should you change in your car so that you don’t have to spend money on expensive repairs? Engine oil Don't look at the numbers on the packaging. Practice shows that, even with careful operation of the car, the service life of any motor oil is 7-10 thousand km. Don't forget about the oil filter. Automatic transmission oil Varies from 50 thousand km, depending on the make and model of the car. Replacement is regulated by the manufacturer. Antifreeze It is recommended to change the coolant in a car every 3-4 years or 160 thousand km. But do not forget to look into the expansion tank every 2 weeks and add antifreeze if necessary. Just don’t mix antifreeze of different colors. Brake pads It is recommended to change the pads every 25 thousand km - with an automatic transmission, and every 30 thousand km - with a manual transmission. Moreover, the front pads wear out faster. Brake fluid It is changed every 2 years or 40 thousand km. And checking its level regularly is also a very useful habit. Car filters Fuel - every 80 thousand km on a gasoline engine, and every 20 thousand on a diesel engine. It is advisable to change it at the same time as the fuel pump grid. Air - every 40 thousand km on gasoline, every 30 thousand km on diesel. ⠀ Salon - at least every 20 thousand km or every 3-6 months. Power steering fluid There are no clear deadlines; it is recommended to change it if necessary, but you need to check it every month. ⠀ Spark plug Every 30-50 thousand km. Even with high-quality fuel and careful operation, sooner or later you will still have to change the spark plugs.