For the purpose of extending the lifespan of your automotive, we have assembled the greatest professional advice, surprise tactics, and car maintenance suggestions that we have to offer.

Be patient during the break-in period

You’ve bought your dream car and now you want to make it last as long as possible in top condition. Here are some things to remember as you pull it out of the dealer’s lot:

• During the break-in period, typically the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km), keep your speed under 55 mph (88 kpm) or to the speed recommended by your car’s manufacturer.
• Avoid heavy loads on the drive train, such as towing trailers, and loading the roof rack or trunk with heavy construction materials.
• Do not allow your new car to idle for long periods—this is good advice for the life of your car, but especially during break-in. The oil pressure generated by doing so may not be sending oil to every part of your engine.
• Use only light to medium acceleration, keeping the engine rpms below 3,000 for the first few hours of driving.

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Drive with care every day

Being car considerate shouldn’t stop after the break-in. Drive with care every day and your car will reward you with longer intervals without repair.

• Do not race your car’s engine during start-up. This is a quick way to add years of wear to your engine, especially if it’s cold outside.
• Accelerate slowly when you begin your drive. The most wear to the engine and drive train occurs in the first 10 to 20 minutes of operation.
• Warming the engine by letting it idle in the driveway is not a smart idea. The engine doesn’t operate at its peak temperature, resulting in incomplete fuel combustion, soot deposits on cylinder walls, oil contamination, and ultimately damaged components.
• Put less strain on your engine and automatic transmission by shifting to neutral at red lights. Otherwise, the engine is still working to push the car even while it’s stopped.
• Avoid driving at high speeds and accelerating quickly, especially when it’s very hot or very cold outside. Such driving behavior will result in more frequent repairs.

Get petrol at respectable service stations.

Find out whether the station has a policy of routinely changing the pump filters and if the gas you purchase is filtered at the pump. Get a song and dance then locate another petrol station. Some stations lack pump filters, hence you run increased risk from contaminated fuel. Other stations could either improperly combine alcohol and gasoline or worse dilute their product with water. Choose a station you know and keep to it.

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If you spot the tanker, don't fill up.

Come back another day or visit another station if you happen to observe a fuel tanker filling the tanks at your neighborhood gas station. The turbulence in the station's subterranean tanks might stir up silt. Dirt in your gas might block fuel injectors and filters, which would reduce performance and perhaps call for repairs.

Go simple when caught in a jam.

If you find yourself buried in mud or snow, avoid aggravating a costly component and causing more trouble. It's good to gently rock in trying to dislodge the automobile. But stop if it seems as though you are truly caught. Repeated throwing your automobile from forward to backward as well as fast spinning tires can produce a lot of heat and cause problems for gearboxes, clutches, and differentials. Calling the tow truck might be less expensive over time than running the risk of large repair costs down-stream. Having a traction aid in the trunk—such as sand, gravel, or cat litter—is a smart idea.

Change your keychain to be lighter.

Does the chain of your automobile key include twelve or more other keys? When the automobile key is in the ignition, that somewhat substantial burden hangs off it. The weight plus bouncing while you drive can exhaust the tumblers inside the ignition and finally cause ignition switch failure.Purchase a lightweight keychain allowing you to isolate your ignition key from the others to add years of service to your ignition switch. Drive only with the ignition key in hand. Should your ignition key "sticks" when you attempt to start the vehicle, this indicates that your ignition switch is ready to fail. Change it before you run into trouble.

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Select a decent auto insurance company.

Sometimes, despite all your precautions, calamity strikes—usually in the form of an accident. Finding an insurance who would pay for components from the original manufacturer and guarantee the repairs it allows can help ensure your automobile will be rebuilt to the finest possible quality. Also know these car-buying secrets your salesman would not share.

Maintaining an auto log is important.

Record your gas fill-ups and miles on a notebook and pencil kept in the glove compartment. Tell your serviceman if you find that your mileage suffers. It might be your car's early warning indicator of a problem. Closed off? This will open your automobile in thirty seconds without your keys.