04/04/2018
Ways to Proactively Protect Your Engine
1.) Change the Oil Regularly - regularly is one of the most important things you can do for your engine. Oil keeps vital engine parts well lubricated so that they won't overheat. Your engine can't function without it and if you go too long between oil changes it can cause permanent damage to your engine over time.
2.) Keep the Engine Breathing - Imagine training for marathon. You work out, run every day, eat right and give your body the proper amount of rest. But when the marathon day comes, you forget to do one thing: breath. You can guess how well you'd perform. Cars need a constant flow of air just like we do.
3.) Check for Leaks - You don't have to be a mechanic to spot a leak. In fact, sometimes you don't even need to see it -- you can just smell it. Oil and antifreeze are the two main fluids you want to make sure aren't leaking out of your engine.
4.) Follow-Up When Automotive Warning Lights Come On - This may seem like an obvious one, but if you neglect to get your car checked when any of the automotive warning lights come on you could be neglecting a serious problem.
5.) Change the Spark Plugs and Wires - One simple way to proactively protect your engine is by changing the spark plugs and wires. The wires running from your distributor send an electrical current to the spark plugs which then generate a spark to ignite the fuel and air mixture in your cylinders. They get a lot of use and they can cause your engine to run really rough if they get too old.
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Most drivers know that an engine needs a check-up every now and then. In fact, all engines require regular maintenance to remain in good condition. But do you know how to proactively protect your engine?
