Engine care is an important task for anyone that owns a car. Unfortunately, it is one of the aspects of car care that vehicle owners frequently underestimate or misunderstand. Increasing your knowledge about engine care can prove to be particularly useful in terms of minimizing the wear and damage that your engine will experience.  

Check For Leaks

Regardless of the amount of engineering that has gone into your car, there is a strong chance that your engine will develop some type of fluid leak over the time that you own the car. Sadly, many people will not check their engine fluids frequently enough to know when these leaks first start to develop. This can allow the engine to suffer major damages before you notice the low fluid and repair it. One of the ways that you can reduce this threat is through regularly checking the car for signs of leaks. In particularly, you will want to look for signs of fluids where you park the car. You should be aware that it is normal for condensation to drain off the air conditioning unit when you first park the car. Therefore, you will want to check under the vehicle after the car has had ample time for this condensation to dry. If you notice that there are any oily or colored substances under the vehicle, you should take a picture of it and take your car to a mechanic for an evaluation.

Keep The Filters Changed

To minimize the amount of particulate matter that can impact the engine's performance, the fuel, oil and air filters will prove essential. Yet, car owners frequently neglect to change these filters according to the recommended schedule. Over time, this can limit the engine's performance by restricting the flow of oil, fuel and air while also making it likely that some particulate matter escapes from the clogged filters. By having these various filters checked either at each oil change or according to the manufacturer's recommendations, you can prevent dirty filters from causing the problems.

Avoid Hard Driving

There are many people that will enjoy rapid acceleration, sudden stops, rough turns and other forms of intense driving. While this may make your commute more entertaining, it can cause substantial wear on the engine. Rather, you may find that even, gradual, and smooth driving will help to minimize the wear that the engine will suffer. An added benefit of this can be that it may also boost your car's fuel economy, and this can help to reduce the operating costs for your vehicle.

For more help, talk with a local shop like Jason's Auto Service today.