How to Protect your Car Engine

  1.Regular oil change

 Regular oil change is one of the most important things that you can do for your engine. If you can not find your car's manual, perform a quick search on the Internet to find out at which interval to changed the oil. Oil helps to protect important engine components, which intends prevent overheating. Your engine can not work without it, and if you move too long between oil changes, this can permanently damage your engine over time. The required standard for modern cars to changing the oil is after every 5,000 miles (8,047 km). Some engines may take longer, while some older engines may be required to be changed earlier.  Be sure to check what your car manufacturer offers for your specific oil change interval.

Extended engine life: Your vehicle will last much longer on the road when it receives oil change regularly. Keeping the oil clean and fresh, it is the best way to lubricate and protect your engine, keeping critical parts free from harmful waste, increasing the performance and preventing the most common causes of wear and engine decomposition.  In order to save time, money and headaches, regular oil changes is an excellent investment for the life of your car.

 Keeps dirt and debris from building: old oil will have a certain amount of debris and debris can damage some parts of your engine, especially if your vehicle is dirty. Changing the oil and filters will help keep these nasty little particles out of your engine and protect your engine's vital components from damage. The higher the quality of the oil, the cleaner your engine will be.

2. Change the oil filter

The oil filter needs to be replaced at the same time. The oil filter captures all the dirt and dirt that float inside your engine and keeps the scrap from circulating back through the engine. With a new filter and new oil, your engine will run smoothly, and, most importantly, it will support all the internal parts of the engine.

The cleanest fuel filter has the greatest advantage of engine power. Modern high-precision fuel systems have a very low resistance to fuel contamination. These pollutants cause a heavy polishing effect on the engine components and thus can degrade the engine performance.

The fuel injector injects the exact amount of fuel in the intake manifold. Impurities in the fuel can easily block or completely destroyed one of these injectors. By changing the fuel filter in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it is possible to extend the life of such engine parts.

3. Maintain cooling system

The cooling system includes a thermostat, a water pump, and a radiator. The simplest way to protect the car from overheating is by circulating sufficient coolant (liquid from the radiator) through the engine. If the thermostat detects that the engine is heated. The water pump then sends the coolant from the radiator to the engine block and returns to the radiator to cool it. To check the coolant level, remove the bonnet and check the coolant tank. It is a transparent container with green or orange liquid. Make sure the refrigerant is above the minimum, but below the maximum. If you find that your car is overheated and you know there is enough refrigerant, ask your mechanic to check the cooling system. If the problem is with the cooling system find a replacement before any damage happens to your engine.

4 Change air filter.

For your engine to work, it needs air. The air mixes with the gas, the spark plug gives a spark and you have internal combustion. For an engine to operate efficiently, the right air must be as clean as possible. The problem is that the outside air is filled with waste that is not clean or that does not burn. The filter prevents dirt and other particles from entering your car and leaves the fresh air. There is decreased energy efficiency after running thousands of kilometers on your car and filters can be really dirty and clogged. A dirty air filter does not allow air to circulate to the engine. Remember, your engine needs air to operate efficiently. A small amount of air means that your engine has to use more fuel to get the same flow to run your engine. Save money and time by changing your air filter regularly.

Extended engine life. The engines are large and powerful, but they can be surprisingly sensitive to the smallest grain of sand. Over time, dirt and other particles can severely damage the internal parts of your engine. It helps to Reduced emissions, the reduced air flow can cause problem in the emission control systems of your car so that you can bring more harm to the atmosphere

5. Don't ignore your check engine light

The life of an engine depends largely on how the driver uses it. Some small habits help your engine to last in time. And it's a good motivation to deal with a condition control problem. When the light is on, it an indication that the car is consuming too many pollutants or consume too much gas. If the light is on, it flashes or remains constant depending on the problem. In both cases, your vehicle must be inspected by a mechanic; but a blinking light or red light instead of a yellow/orange light on for some cars indicates a problem that needs to be addressed immediately. A flashing light on late model cars usually indicates that the engine start failure; the unburned fuel is released into the exhaust system; where the catalyst can quickly destroy the catalytic converter and require costly repairs. In this case, performance should be reduced and the problem should be viewed as quickly as possible. If the light is stable, the problem is not an emergency, but you must make an appointment as soon as possible.

6. Use high quality Fuel

Using high-quality fuels undeniably preserves engines. I personally noticed the benefits of these fuels: since I only refuel with them the cars have no more failures and smoke as it happened regularly fuel (the injectors seemed to suffer from certain substances present in fuels, certainly water). So it's up to you to calculate the extra cost per year to see if it's worth it. It is really best to use a quality fuel for your engine. Choosing an inexpensive fuel is a bad idea as it leaves you more repair and maintenance costs at a higher cost. On the other hand, a good fuel will maximize the life of the engine, control emissions and reduce maintenance costs.

7. Clean engine regularly

Engines that are too dirty with various soils may have more difficulty cooling well. Do not allow your engine to crumble under a layer of dirt that is too thick. Caution, however, washing the engine with water can be harmful because some elements are covered with protective grease and modern cars are much more of electronics. However, there are advantages to cleaning a dirty engine. First, it can help determine where the oil or grease comes from, such as a leak proof seal, so that a small problem can be isolated and repaired. Also, since oil and grease can accelerate the wearing of rubber hoses and plastic parts, cleaning the engine may cause repairs.

8. Check leakages

It should not be mechanic to detect leakage. Sometimes you do not even need to see it you can just smell it. Oil and antifreeze are the two main fluid streams to avoid leakage. As a result of intensive heating and pressure, the engine hoses may develop some problems. Old and cracked rubber hoses can leak out of the frost protection or other liquids that your engine needs.  Two parts are joined together with a rubber gasket and silicone. Over time, these seals can break and cause a leak of oil or other liquids from the engine or leak into the wrong areas of the engine. Leaks that are not worked on can reach rubber hoses or joints and allow them to remove or destroyed prematurely. Oil leakage may cause stains in the unit and pose a risk to the environment. And worse, engine oil leaks present a fire hazard in the engine compartment and can lead to catastrophic engine failure at the worst moment, not a good time for a catastrophic engine failure. Thus, fixing oil leaks should be your number one priority. It's a good idea to check under your car to see if you have a smell. When you park your car, from time to time you go under the car to find out if there is anything on the floor below.  Prevent small leak, before it becomes a big problem

 9. Do not run on empty tank

 Fuels have a certain amount of sediment, which is located at the bottom of your fuel tank. After years of driving and many to ups, there may be a good amount of waste at the bottom of your fuel tank. Your fuel filter will absorb too much of this sediment and keep it from the fuel lines of your car and your engine. However, if you routinely run your car all empty tank means that the pump is not as lubricated as it is and can overheat. The obvious disadvantage of this is the premature failure of the pump. It’s pretty expensive to repair. Missing fuel pumps cause poor performance, especially in a car that does not accelerate well.

Your fuel pump also has a fuel filter that can be quickly become polluted when driving with a low fuel tank. As soon as any sediments or dirt from the bottom of the tank reaches the filter, the fuel filter may be blocked or polluted, which also has costly consequences. The junk accumulated there can shoot from the bottom of the barrel and enter into the engine. When the sediment passes through the fuel filter, it can get into the engine and cause internal damage. It places debris in places where it should not and makes your power system and other parts of your engine to do extra work. Some people recommend getting a half tank of fuel. You cannot do this frequently, but make sure you do not allow your fuel to run out completely before you refill.

10. Check your belts

The belt function may vary from one car to another, but some of its main tasks are the management of the fan, water pump, alternator and air conditioning system. When your engine is on, your straps will work. In other words, they are very useful. They usually start to show wear and tear marks when they are too old. If you lose your belt while driving, it may cause serious damage to the engine. Check your belts by gently twisting to see if there are cracks visible. A break or bend may also indicate that it needs to be replaced. The f most importantly is that the timing belt is in good condition increases acceleration and horses power when you hit the pedal. You will be surprised by the power of your engine after replacing the timing belt. You will also notice improved fuel economy. Replacing the timing belt as required greatly increases fuel consumption. With the crankshaft and camshaft properly mounted and equipped with a new toothed belt, your vehicle's valves give it excellent combustion every time you travel or use the car.

11. Plugs and Wires

The right way to protect your engine is to check if your plugs and wires are in the right state. Since the high voltage is constantly transmitted by the wires of the spark plug, the resistance tends to increase with time. Finally, this creates too much resistance to any electrical current. With increased resistance in the tails, there is a reduction in the amount of current that comes from the spark plug, resulting in incomplete gas combustion in the cylinder. They are very useful and when they become very old, they make the running of the engine very difficult.

It is recommended by most manufacturers that after every 48.280 km you change them but may take some time. If you have to ensure that the engine gives the best power from the Spark plug conversion cable, make sure that you change them as prescribed. If you regularly change the plug and the cable of your engine. It is a step that allows you to keep your engine power and reduce fuel consumption at the same time

The new spark plug keeps your engine for top performance and efficiency. Of course, every vehicle will develop a fault on the road from time to time. But as these weaknesses become more and more frequent, they are becoming more embarrassing. Poor performance leads to increased exhaust emissions, waste, and reduced energy. The weaknesses caused by worn plugs will cause ridicule, jam or slowness of old cars. The new spark plug can significantly increase cold start. Worn or soiled plugs require a higher voltage to get a stronger spark to drive a vehicle. You can run your battery when you have pulled the engine several times for a possible start. Now you have two problems.  Fitting the car with a good spark plug reduces the likelihood of faults and ignition system problems.

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