Your car’s engine can sometimes get stressed by environmental and internal factors. Learn about engine stressors and how to avoid them in this post by Cerberus Systems, Inc. in Chambersburg, PA.

Your car’s engine is complex and requires regular maintenance and care to work correctly. Avoiding engine stressors is another excellent way to keep your engine in good shape and prevent its components from wearing down sooner than expected, making an unexpected dent in your wallet. Keep reading this post to learn more about what can stress your engine and how to avoid it.

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A Poor Maintenance Routine

Having a regular maintenance routine is an essential part of owning a car. A car that hasn’t been serviced in a while might show signs of wear and tear in the form of faulty brakes, having trouble starting up, worn tires, and many other things. A poorly maintained vehicle is one of the most significant engine stressors you should keep in mind. To avoid this, ensure that you have a regular maintenance routine and if it’s been a while since you last took your car, make an appointment with your trusted mechanic as soon as possible.

Not Doing an Oil Change

Getting an oil change is an essential part of your maintenance routine. Engine oil’s role inside your engine is to keep it lubricated and avoid the engine’s components from rubbing off on each other. If you don’t change your oil regularly (at least every 6 or 12 months or 7,500 or even 10,000 miles, depending on the oil you use), it will become ineffective and could cause serious damage to your engine. Changing your oil can be done at home or in your trusted mechanic’s garage.

Driving With Large Loads

Driving your car around town with large loads can also cause undue stress on your engine. We aren’t referring to going to the grocery store a few times a month or hauling large loads for a short trip. We’re referring to hauling heavy tools, sports equipment, or other heavy items for indefinite periods of time. Cars are designed to be as lightweight as possible to reach their fuel efficiency goals; that’s why carrying heavy loads in vehicles that aren’t designed for it can cause undue engine stress. To avoid this, try emptying your car of things you don’t need on a regular basis and avoid using it as a storage facility.

Being Low on Gas

Another common habit many drivers have (which can put undue stress on their engine) is driving with an almost empty gas tank. Driving around while very low on gas can cause the gunk from the bottom of the tank to make its way into your engine, which could seriously damage it. To avoid this, try filling up your tank and driving around with at least half of it full.

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High Temperatures

High temperatures are also a reason why engines get stressed. While you can’t control the weather, you can keep your cooling system in the best condition possible to keep your engine as cool as possible. You can also avoid going out during the hottest times of the day, usually, from 3 to 5 pm, use sun shades to keep your car’s interior cool, and park in the shade whenever possible. This way, you won’t only be caring for your engine’s health, but you’ll have a more comfortable car to come back to.

Driving Carelessly

Last but not least, driving carelessly can cause stress on your engine. Driving carelessly means accelerating suddenly, slamming on the brakes, and taking sharp turns, among other things. Driving this way will not only stress out your engine but also put you in danger of a car crash. Being gentle when driving doesn’t only keep you safe, but it will also keep your engine in better condition.

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