{"id":32592,"date":"2023-02-23T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T01:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/item\/car-maintenance-tips-extend-lifespan"},"modified":"2025-05-05T14:53:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T06:53:27","slug":"car-maintenance-tips-extend-lifespan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/car-maintenance-tips-extend-lifespan","title":{"rendered":"Follow These Car Usage &amp; Maintenance Tips to Extend Your Car\u2019s Lifespan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchasing and owning a car can be expensive, and understandably, we all want our cars to last as long as possible so the money spent on it is worth it. That said, our cars serve us daily and are subject to significant wear and tear both on the mechanical parts as well as on the exterior and interior trim. It\u2019s inevitable that your car\u2019s condition will decline over time but you can slow down the wear and tear on your car by following some basic car maintenance tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been wondering how to take care of your car so it serves you for as long as possible, we\u2019ve got all you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31072\" src=\"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/135151294_lel.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman holding car door\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Observe a Proper Break-in Period<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone wants a car that remains in top condition for as long as they own it. And the first step to do that when you buy a new car is to follow the break-in or run-in instructions provided by the manufacturer. Since the components in the car are new, driving more gently in the beginning will help the parts adjust and last longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, manufacturers will advise that you keep the engine revs to below 3,000 revolutions per minute (rpm) for the first 1,000 km and the speed to below 100 km\/h, though be sure to refer to your owner\u2019s manual to be sure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid sudden acceleration and braking as these will stress the engine components and brakes, thus wearing them out faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Park in the Shade<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The heat and UV rays from our hot tropical sun can damage your car\u2019s paint and interior, causing them to lose their luster and even crack over time. Fortunately, an easy car care tip to avoid sun damage is to park your car in the shade whenever possible.\u00a0 If you can\u2019t do so, you can use window shades to protect your dashboard and interior surfaces from the sun\u2019s rays and keep your car cooler for when you get back to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing you can do is to use a car cover. This will protect your whole car from the sun, moisture, dust, bird droppings, and items that might scratch your car such as pebbles and tree branches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read More: <\/b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/car-paint-maintenance-tips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips to Keep Your Car\u2019s Paint Shining On a Budget<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31073\" src=\"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/150752294_lel.jpg\" alt=\"man vacuuming car seat\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Clean the Interior<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple but effective car maintenance tip that keeps your car looking new for years is to <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/tips-on-disinfecting-car-cabin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintain its interior<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Be sure to vacuum and wipe down the interior surfaces every time you wash your car. Food particles and spilt drinks will attract insects and promote bacterial growth, which can lead to unpleasant odors, so pay attention to gaps in the seats and under the floor mats.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the right vacuum wand head according to the surfaces you\u2019re vacuuming so you can clean more effectively. To clean the plastic surfaces, wipe them down with a mild solution of soap and water on a soft cloth. You can also use car interior cleaning solutions specially formulated for different materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Maintain Your Leather Upholstery<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many car owners are usually unsure of how to maintain their car\u2019s leather upholstery, and while leather seats are easy to clean and durable, they can still become soiled and damaged after a few years. If you often park in the hot sun and leave your upholstery unprotected, it can form cracks over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you vacuum your upholstery, make sure the tip of your vacuum wand has no rough surfaces that can scratch the leather. Then, use a leather cleaner to remove stains and apply some car leather protectant to protect the leather from stains and make it easier to clean in the future. You can also use three-in-one leather cleaners that remove stains, condition, and protect your upholstery while helping you save time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Fix Windshield Chips Early<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small windshield chips can develop into large cracks which, on a bad day, can lead to your windshield shattering. So if you notice small chips or cracks in your <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/maintaining-car-windscreen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">windshield<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, take your car to a windshield repair shop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a lot cheaper than replacing the windshield and it keeps the damage from spreading, thus restoring the visual clarity and structural integrity of your windshield. It\u2019s generally agreed that chips of 2 cm in diameter and cracks of up to 30 cm in length can safely be fixed, but always check with the repair shop before you do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31070\" src=\"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/40837114_lel.jpg\" alt=\"Maintenance tips - clean engine bay\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Clean Your Engine Bay<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One car care tip that will help your car run better for longer is to clean the engine. The grime and grease on the engine can trap heat, causing the engine to run hotter. Plus, a clean engine makes it easier for you to service it and check for leaks. Remember to work in a shaded area or when it\u2019s cool outside as the cleaning solution can dry up fast when it\u2019s hot out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start, use plastic bags to protect sensitive parts from water. These include the alternator, fuse box, distributor, air filter and intake, and other exposed electronics. Use a degreaser or soap water and several different-sized brushes to scrub the outer surface of the engine and its components. Then, rinse it down with low-pressure water to avoid getting any water into the engine, and wipe the surfaces dry with a clean cloth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Maintain Your Battery Regularly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people don\u2019t consider the <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/what-you-need-to-know-about-car-batteries#b\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">batteries<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when thinking of how to take care of their car, especially since most cars now use dry-cell (maintenance-free) batteries. However, a dry-cell battery still needs some maintenance and you can do that by keeping it clean. Besides checking the battery voltage every time you service your car, keeping the battery terminals clean can prevent voltage from leaking, further increasing your battery\u2019s lifespan.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, wipe the battery case with a damp cloth, and if necessary, use a mild detergent. Keeping the battery case clean can prevent grease and corrosion from developing on the terminals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, loosen and remove the negative terminal (with the black cable or minus sign) and then remove the positive terminal (with the red cable or plus sign).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a battery terminal brush, a toothbrush, or any small brush dipped in a cup of water mixed with a tablespoon of baking soda to brush the battery posts and terminal until they\u2019re clean. Once done, wipe them dry with a clean cloth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspect the battery case and cables for damage and corrosion. If you have frayed or damaged wires, you need to replace them immediately. You can purchase replacement car battery wires from auto spare parts shops and on e-commerce sites, and it\u2019s fairly easy to replace the wires on your own, but you can always get a mechanic to do it for you if you\u2019re not sure how.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, reinstall the positive cable followed by the negative one, and spray a thin coating of WD-40 to prevent corrosion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31071\" src=\"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/160464167_lel.jpg\" alt=\"man waxing a car\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Protect Your Paint with Wax<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might wash your car often enough but to properly protect your car\u2019s paint job, waxing it is your best bet. Car wax forms a barrier on the surface of the paint, protecting it against dirt, pollution, bird droppings, and oxidation, helping your car look better for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose from three types of car wax \u2013 paste, liquid, and spray wax. Paste wax provides the best shine and protection against the elements but requires the most time to apply. Liquid wax is easier to apply and lasts longer \u2013 up to a year. And while it doesn\u2019t give as good a shine as paste wax, it still provides good protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spray wax is the easiest to apply on your car as you only need to spray it on and wipe it off. That being said, it doesn\u2019t provide as much protection and lasts about one to three months. To apply wax on your car, simply follow the instructions on the packaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read More: <\/b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/car-polish-vs-wax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car Polish or Wax \u2013 How to Maintain Your Car\u2019s Shine<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Be Mindful of How You Drive<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best habits to have when it comes to maintaining your car is to drive with care. By being mindful of how you drive, you will put less stress on all your car\u2019s components and slow down the wear and tear. Here are the driving tips you can follow to place less stress on your car:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Don\u2019t rev your engine right after start-up:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Since the engine temperature is still low and the engine oil hasn\u2019t had enough time to circulate in the engine, high revving after start-up can cause excessive friction and damage your engine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Accelerate slowly after start-up:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Doing this allows the engine and engine oil to slowly get up to optimal operating conditions, thus reducing friction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Avoid idling to warm up your engine: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While older cars with carburetors needed time to warm up, modern cars with fuel injection can be driven immediately after start-up. In fact, idling can damage your engine as it takes longer for the engine to reach operating temperature, resulting in more incomplete combustion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Avoid heavy acceleration and braking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sudden acceleration and braking put more stress on your car\u2019s components. It might also cause uneven wear and tear leading to more frequent trips to the mechanic. Plus, aggressive driving will increase your fuel consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Combine multiple errands in one trip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most of the wear and tear on the engine and drivetrain happens in the first few minutes of driving. By consolidating your short driving trips, you can start your car less often, thus reducing wear and tear.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Read More: <\/b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/drive-on-almost-empty-fuel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop Driving On An Almost-empty Fuel Tank Or Risk Damaging Your Fuel Pump<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26766\" src=\"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/GettyImages-1157178719.jpg\" alt=\"checking engine oil with dipstick\" width=\"2119\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/GettyImages-1157178719.jpg 2119w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/GettyImages-1157178719-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/GettyImages-1157178719-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/GettyImages-1157178719-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2119px) 100vw, 2119px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Use the Right Type of Fluids<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An important car maintenance tip is to not only change your car\u2019s fluids on time but to use the right type of fluids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine Oil<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing the right engine oil, follow the viscosity recommended in your owner\u2019s manual so you get optimal lubrication in your engine. If you use oil that is too thick, the engine needs to work harder. This generates more heat and consumes more fuel. If you use oil that is too thin instead, there won\u2019t be enough lubrication in the engine, leading to more wear and tear.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transmission Fluid<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When changing your transmission fluid, make sure you know what kind of transmission you have. There are now more variations of the automatic transmission with the most common being the conventional automatic transmission, dual-clutch transmission (DCT), and continuously variable transmission (CVT). Each type of transmission requires its own lubricant to function well, so pay attention when you replace your transmission fluid.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coolant<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most cars only require a coolant change every 40,000 to 60,000 km, so it\u2019s not something we often think about when maintaining our cars. That being said, each car has its own coolant requirements so be sure to check your owner\u2019s manual for this requirement. If you need to top up your coolant at any point, don\u2019t mix coolants of different colors as they may have different formulations that could react with each other to damage your radiator and cooling system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade In Your Car with CARSOME<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these simple car care tips, we hope you now know how to take care of your car so it lasts as long as possible. If you\u2019re looking to upgrade your car, just <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/trade-in\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trade it in with CARSOME<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and enjoy up to a RM1,500 discount on the car you buy. We have over 1,000 cars from up to 30 brands to choose from, so we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll find the right car for you. Just book an inspection to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/sell-car\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">sell your car<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with CARSOME and we\u2019ll handle everything for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy your next car<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, know that the CARSOME promise is here to give you peace of mind. Each CARSOME Certified car comes with a fixed price and no hidden fees, a five-day money-back guarantee, and a one-year warranty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CARSOME<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now or download our app from the <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.carsome.customer&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Play Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/carsome-buy-used-cars-online\/id1587132601\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple App Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning on keeping your car for years but worried about its wear and tear? 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