A used car from LCM Used Car Center is one of the wisest automotive investments that a driver from the greater Lancaster area can make. That said, we know you want to get the most out of your next used car, which is why we've gathered up a few tips for ensure its engine lives as long a life as possible.
Our first tip has to do with actually starting your car. While it may be tempting to let your car warm up by idling it when it's cold out, it's actually terrible for the engine. Specifically, it can lead to...
- Incomplete fuel combustion
- Soot deposits on your cylinder walls
- Contaminated oil
- And damaged engine components
While you shouldn't let your car idle upon startup, you also shouldn't race your engine to high speeds either. That's our second tip: slow and steady acceleration will put as little wear on your engine as possible.
Our third tip is to shift into neutral at stop lights. Being stuck in traffic is one of the few times when your engine has to idle no matter what, but doing so in neutral puts less strain on it.
And finally, avoid making long, sharp turns. Leaving your wheel in a turned position for more than a few seconds can damage your power steering.
Want more car-care tips and advice? LCM Used Car Center, located at 5250 Main Street in East Petersburg, PA, has more in store, and we'll be posting them to our blog. Make sure to stay tuned by bookmarking us or subscribing through your RSS reader.
