7 DRIVING HABITS THAT RUINS YOUR CAR DRAINS YOUR WALLET

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Have you already been driving for many years or you just started to drive bot long ago? You need to go through this posts and get the valuable information embedded in it. Driving can be exciting and exhausting. While driving, one thing to look out for is the behavior of your car. There are habits most drivers have developed and the more experienced they become,the harder it becomes to stop such habits. Now let's look at some of them.....

KEEPING YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL

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Most drivers keep a foot on the brake while driving downhill so as to be able to stop it at any moment. This causes brake system overheating and wearing out of brake pads. Next time when driving downhill, change to a lower gear and initiate engine braking and this will reduce the speed of the engine and prevent the car from gaining more speed as you go down the hill when this is done you will hear a very scary noise....don't get scared it's pretty normal...

RUNNING A COLD ENGINE AT HIGE REVS

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Most modern enginers don't need warming up. The engine shouldn't been ran at more than 2,000 revs until the operating temperature is indicated by the gauge and in freezing condition keep the engine running for 1 to 2 minutes before pulling away.

NEGLECTING THE USE OF HANDBRAKES

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When your car is parked and automatic transmission on a slope all the load falls on the rock the lock gear of the output gear shaft on the box. Whether you are driving a manual or automatic car is it always is your language so as to immobilibe the car.

IGNORING SUSPICIOUS SOUND

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Many drivers really fail to pay attention to things like this cause they might feel it's not relevant. When you hear any sound that is not in line with the way your car should sound, do well to check the cause so as to avoid a breakdown on the road thereby resulting in excess spending.

BRAKING FREQUENTLY

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As a good driver, if you keep your distance unmerged with the traffic. Braking frequently is because it reduces the lifespan of your brake pad always look out for your brake hoses and brake fluid level. Now breaking is a technique to be learnt and doing it the right way makes driving less stressful follow the instructions in the picture shown below for effective application of your brakes...
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REFUELING YOUR CAR WHEN YOUR FUEL TANK IS ALMOST EMPTY

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When your car is not in use, mechanical impurities accumulates in the fuel tank and forms sediment at the bottom. The impurities get into the filter and pump, thereby causing damage. Always leave your tank at least half-filled during dry seasons to avoid formation of large amount of condensate.

READING YOUR HAND ON TUES GEAR STICK

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This is a bad habit given the fact that both hands are needed to drive. This is not the only reason why you should not place your hand on the gear stick.. The little pressure that is applied on the gear stick displaces synchronises and gears and this leads to problems with shifting gears. Whether you driving a manual or an automatic car, this habits should be avoided so as to prevent the huge expenses that come with transmission repairs.

When you engage in any of the habits stated above, you damage your car gradually which will result in excess spending, your life will also be endangered..... From now on, whenever youu are driving, try to avoid the habits stated above... Drive safely to give your car a good life span and also avoid accident..
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