Driving Habits That Ruin Your Car and Drain Your Wallet

 

Driving Habits That Ruin Your Car and Drain Your Wallet

These are seven driving habits that can ruin your car and drain your wallet. Have you already been driving for many years or are you just starting to drive? This activity can be both exciting and exhausting of course. Firstly it depends on road conditions however there is one more important thing to be considered while driving the behavior of your car that the longer you own a car the more driving habits you acquire, unfortunately not all of those habits are good ones moreover the more experienced you become the harder it is to break them and very often those habits can affect the condition of your car. We decided to compile examples of unwise driving behavior. Hopefully this article will help you avoid dangerous situations and unnecessary expenses.

Rest in your hand on the gear stick

Many people have the habit of resting their hand on the gear stick while driving. This shouldn't be done for several reasons. The most obvious is that you need both hands to steer another harmful effect is that such small yet constant pressure on the gearbox turns it into a kind of cocktail shaker displacing synchronizers and gears this in turn leads to problems with shifting gears. Whether you own an automatic or manual car transmission that is not working correctly, can cause serious problems both under the hood and out on the road. Moreover transmissions are very complex. They have many moving parts so this bad habit can easily bring you huge expenses for transmission repairs so next time you decide to rest your hand in the gear stick remember the consequences and better move it to the steering wheel.

 

 

Refueling only when the tank is almost empty

When your car is not in use, mechanical impurities accumulate in the fuel tank and sediment forms at the bottom the dirt gets into the filters and the pump causing damage. The purpose of the latter is to get fuel from the fuel tank and deliver it according to the demands of the engine. During winter months be sure to always leave the tank at least half filled with the fuel to avoid the formation of large amounts of condensate in freezing conditions the presence of water in the fuel tank can lead to its deformation and other problems.

 

Frequent braking

Keep your distance and merger with the traffic; this is what they teach you in driving schools however if you keep breaking unnecessarily you better set aside a hefty sum for regular brake pad and disc replacements. To avoid unpleasant accidents remember to promptly change the brake hoses and keep your eye on the brake fluid level. Keep in mind that braking is another skill to be mastered it takes a certain skill level to do it correctly moreover appropriate braking will make the driving process less stressful for both the driver and the passengers. Here are some instructions for proper braking technique – place  the heel of the right foot on the floor it should be close enough to the pedal and the ball of the foot should touch the center of the brake pedal remember that most of the weight of the foot should be on the floor while giving the pedal light pressure cautiously increase the pressure until the car is almost at a complete stop ease up the brake pedal, a bit before the complete stop that will help to keep the vehicle from bouncing back too hard.

 

Ignoring suspicious sounds

If your car gives suspicious sounds, have you already taken it to the service garage if not then you should do it right away. Slight creaking sounds and other unusual noises can indicate a malfunction many drivers tend to ignore these signs and add as a result their cars often break down in the middle of the road where it might create trouble not knowing what to do with the car. Moreover it might be dangerous as well. Please use the following steps to safely move your vehicle away from the highway to avoid the possible danger – first pull over to a safe spot don't hesitate to ask for any possible assistance because the process might not be as easy as it seems and remember to switch on the hazard lights if the car is completely broken down and you cannot start it just push into a safe place. After trying to diagnose the issue, if you cannot figure out the problem calls the police or roadside services to get their proper help. Therefore if your car starts emitting unnatural sounds be sure to run proper diagnostics to identify the problem and deal with it in time.

 

Neglecting to use the handbrake

When you park your car with an automatic transmission on a slope the entire burden falls in the lock gear of the output shaft of the gearbox. For successfully parking on an incline hold the foot brake and shift into park then pull the handbrake and only then slowly release the brake. It doesn’t really matter if your car has a manual or automatic transmission car manufacturers recommend the use of the parking brake to immobilize any parked vehicle.

 

Running a cold engine at high revs

Most modern engines don't need warming up however it is worth remembering that until the gauge indicates operating temperature one shouldn't run the engine at more than 2,000 revs in freezing conditions. It is advisable to keep the engine running for one to two minutes before pulling away. All you need to do is starting the car and let it idle for a couple of minutes to keep the engine working during this time you can clean your windows adjust the mirrors and your driver's seat.

 

 

Keeping your foot on the brake

While driving downhill many motorists tend to keep their foot on the brake pedal while driving downhill to be ready to stop at any moment. This leads to brake system overheating and wearing out of brake pads and discs the proper thing to do is to shift to a lower gear and initiate engine braking which helps to reduce the use of normal brakes. It works by reducing the speed of the engine which means that the speed of the vehicle reduces. Also the aim is to prevent the vehicle from gaining too fast to speed especially while going downhill don't get scared of the noise that you will hear when you use this method of engine braking that is pretty normal. By the way car racers often use this trick. 

 

 

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