【Knowledge of family car for car owners】Everyone says: Buying a car is easy and maintaining a car is difficult. Indeed, it is not easy to become a car owner in this era when the per capita income is not high and buying and maintaining a car is extremely profitable, so we must be a shrewd car owner. In our daily car use, there are actually many places that can save a lot of car maintenance costs if we pay a little attention. Here are 7 savings tips that make it easy and easy to use as savvy consumers.
1. Scientific and reasonable maintenance of the car
Car maintenance cycle refers to the interval mileage or time between car maintenance. High maintenance frequency is not a bad thing, it can more effectively protect the performance of the vehicle. In the initial stage of car use, it is mainly normal maintenance, and the cost is relatively low; when the car is used for a certain number of years or after a certain mileage, it will enter the maintenance period, and the cost will be relatively high. Scientifically determining the interval mileage of various maintenance operations can not only keep the car in good technical condition, but also save you maintenance costs and repair costs. However, when deciding the maintenance cycle of the car, the maintenance cycle recommended by the automobile manufacturer should be referred to, and the maintenance cycle should be adjusted appropriately according to the technical status and actual use conditions of the car. You have to carefully consider the maintenance cycle recommended by some fixed-point maintenance dealers, after all, dealers also want to make money. Generally, a new car in good condition can properly extend the maintenance cycle; while the car is in poor condition or in bad condition, the maintenance cycle should be appropriately shortened.
2. Replace simple parts yourself
The air filter and wiper are both indispensable auxiliary accessories of the car. The air filter is the first "checkpoint" that the air enters the engine. Its function is to filter out the dust and impurities in the air and keep the air flowing into the engine. They are relatively clean, and the wipers enhance the safety of the owner's travel in the rainy season.
Generally, the air filter of a car needs to be replaced when the car travels 20,000 kilometers, and it is checked when the car is 10,000 kilometers. The wiper needs to be replaced every 6 months to one year. It can be said that the air filter and the wiper are the cheapest parts in the car. The inspection and replacement of both are very simple. It is not worth the time and money to go to a maintenance site.
3. Reasonable purchase of insurance
Many car owners often buy "over-insurance" and "under-insurance" when purchasing auto insurance. Excess insurance, that is, the insurance limit is higher than the actual value of the insurance subject. For example, if you buy a car worth 120,000 yuan and insure a 300,000 yuan theft insurance, if there is a total loss, you can only get 120,000 yuan in compensation. . The second paragraph of Article 39 of the "Insurance Law" stipulates that the insured amount shall not exceed the insured value. If the insured value exceeds the insured value, the excess part shall be invalid, that is, the insured can only receive the corresponding compensation when the insured object is lost, not because of the purchase Insurance derives income from it that exceeds the value of the subject matter insured. In addition, insufficient insurance means that the insurance limit is lower than the actual value of the insured object. In this case, "proportional compensation" will be made. Still as in the above example, if the insurance limit this year is 50,000 yuan, which is 70,000 yuan lower than the actual value, it will be In the event of a total loss, only 50,000 yuan will be paid.
4. To change your filter
Always pay attention to cleaning the car filter. Don't underestimate it, it directly affects your car's fuel consumption and other conditions. During the use of the internal combustion engine, impurities such as dust will be continuously mixed into the oil. At the same time, the oxidation of the oil by the air and combustion exhaust gas will cause the oil to gradually produce gum or sludge, which will not only accelerate the wear of parts, but also easily cause oil Road blockage. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the filter of the car regularly. At present, most car engines use a spin-on oil filter, which is a one-time filter that cannot be removed and washed. quality. The period of changing the oil and oil filter is generally 5,000 kilometers to 10,000 kilometers. The filter has arrow marks on the oil inlet and outlet. Do not install it backwards when replacing it.
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