It is difficult to imagine a modern person without a car. After all, it is with its help that we can move freely. For some, a car is just a means of transportation, but for others, a car is a hobby, a source of pleasure. However, no matter what the car is for you, you need to take care of the longevity of the most important organ of your iron friend - the motor.
Necessary
manual for your car, high-quality gasoline, a list of popular auto forums
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, take care of good gasoline. It is recommended to refuel always at the same petrol station or petrol stations of the same network. Pay attention to the quality of gasoline when choosing a gas station. Nowadays many specialized companies are engaged in conducting independent examinations of the quality of gasoline. Read the information at autoforums, where motorists talk about their experience of refueling at different gas stations. Don't go after cheap gasoline. If the gasoline is too cheap, chances are that it is of inadequate quality. Use an octane improver.
Step 2
Find out how much load your engine can handle without knocking, in other words, without knocking. To find out, proceed as follows: if you have a manual transmission, then after gaining a speed of 60-70 km / h and engaging the fourth gear, begin to smoothly press the gas pedal until a knock appears in the engine. Try to remember the position of the gas pedal when a knock appears and do not exceed this level in the future. If you have an automatic transmission, then just play with the gas pedal and acceleration.
Step 3
Carefully study the manual for your car, it describes the technical features of your car. For example, a turbocharged engine must be allowed to idle a little before being turned off.
Step 4
Watch the engine carefully. Carry out a technical inspection at specialized stations in time. Change oil and other consumables exactly on schedule. In order not to get confused, start a logbook. If you experience any side effects while the engine is running, contact the service immediately.
