{"id":304,"date":"2021-08-27T19:38:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T19:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcsjunkcars.com\/blog\/?p=304"},"modified":"2021-08-27T19:38:29","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T19:38:29","slug":"these-7-things-will-slowly-total-your-car-overtime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcsjunkcars.com\/blog\/these-7-things-will-slowly-total-your-car-overtime\/","title":{"rendered":"These 7 Things Will Slowly Total Your Car Overtime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you think you have bad or good driving habits? Depending on how you drive, you could be doing damage to your vehicle. Continue reading to learn the top seven things that will slowly damage your vehicle over time, and potentially even render it a total loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You Can Harm Your Vehicle By…<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Revving the Engine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many drivers believe they can warm the engine up faster by revving the gas pedal over and over again, but this is not good for your vehicle because it leads to engine damage. If it is cold outside, it is best to allow your vehicle\u2019s inner fluids to warm up; but revving the engine is not the right way to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuously Pressing the Brakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people also have a habit of \u201criding the brakes\u201d, which basically means slightly adding pressure on the brake pedal while driving so that they can stop instantly at any time. This practice, often executed on downward hills, is highly damaging to a vehicle\u2019s overall braking system. Driving at lower speeds will help eliminate the urge to keep your foot on the brake petal at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Slowing Down for Speed Bumps and Potholes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speed bumps, potholes, and other surface blemishes can be highly destructive to a vehicle\u2019s suspension and undercarriage parts if you fail to significantly reduce your speed while passing over them. In fact, potholes should be avoided at all costs. Speed bumps should be driven over, cautiously, and slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving Around With Very Little Gas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gas prices are certainly a bummer, but you do not want to drive around with $10 in your tank at all times. Be sure to always fuel up all the way at every fill-up in order to prevent forcing your vehicle to use the old, mucky fuel at the bottom of the fuel tank at some point in time. This will lead to engine damages and clogged filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abruptly Taking Off and Braking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether in rush hour traffic or in a big hurry to not be late to work, you do not want to resort to sudden stopping and starting, over and over again. This habit of driving puts a lot of pressure on the internal workings of the braking system and rotors, and significantly increase fuel consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving With Improper Tire Inflation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Proper tire inflation is heavily significant to the overall safety and performance of a vehicle. Not only are improperly inflated tires unsafe, but they will also eventually cause other damages to a car. Be sure your tires are not over or under-inflated by checking the levels regularly with a manual tire pressure gauge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Failing to Stay Current on Routine Auto Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Routine car maintenance, such as inspections and fluid chances, are imperative for vehicle safety, performance, and longevity. Be sure to have your car serviced according to the instructions in the owners\u2019 manual if you want to avoid unsafe driving conditions and repeated repair costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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