Ways to Extend the Life of Your Car

Every vehicle owner’s ultimate wish is to ensure their motor stays in tip-top condition, with minimum efforts, time, and money spent on its upkeep so that it can stay prim and proper for as long as possible.

Without timely maintenance, wear and tear of parts can quickly cause the vehicle to operate less efficiently. This is especially true for the engine control module, which directly affects the life of a vehicle.

Here are some ways to keep your car safe, reliable, and robust for the many likes to come!

Keep Your Car Spic and Span!

Keep up with an extensive inside and outside cleaning regimen regularly to retain a higher curb appeal and resale value of your car. Not only does washing eliminate stink, but it also keeps the car in good shape by removing road salt, pollution, sludge, and debris accumulation, leading to corrosion or rust build-up.

Practice Safe Driving

Road raging may seem fun, but it’s not only life-threatening but also causes severe damage to your vehicle’s interior and exterior. Reckless breaks or jackrabbit acceleration can take a toll on your car by increasing wear and tear, put added strain on parts and shorten its service life.

Listen For Odd Sounds And Address Them Right Away!

Tires

Check the tire’s air pressure, condition, tread depth regularly to enhance fuel safety and efficiency. Maintaining the tires saves you from having to buy new tires more often and improves the car’s drivability and life span.

Fluids

Be vigilant when it comes to checking coolants, oil and other fluids, including brake fluid levels, transmission fluids, power steering fluids, transfer case fluid, and more. It can help stay aware of problems such as leaks or when to flush out old fluids. To avoid any significant damage, check for fluids every couple of weeks!

Air Filters

Dirty, clogged air filters potentially cause increased fuel consumption and poor performance. Switch them at least once every year and more if your surroundings are dusty to avoid any mishaps.

Other Components

Abnormal sounds can indicate problems with the wheel bearing, brake pads, drive belt, suspension or assembly of other components. Experts advise replacing parts immediately to avoid a significant loss or problem.

Engine Control Module

ECM is like the ‘brain’ of your engine. Vehicle owners looking to enhance their car’s performance or extend its life, should contact expert technicians to ensure their ECM units are functioning optimally, especially if they see the light on the dashboard or panel as that indicates problems.

When the ECM is malfunctioning, it can cause the engine to misfire, leading to bad fuel economy, disrupt the diversion of power and torque, make the drive rough, and cause many other problems.

If your ECM isn’t working smoothly, get in touch with experts at CATECM. We provide 24/7 matchless ECM repair, Caterpillar ECM replacements, truck ECM programming, and remapping services in the United States.

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Get in touch with us at (726)999-0231 to schedule an appointment, or learn more.