Like our bodies, After working hard, of course you need to get enough rest and recover your stamina, Likewise with cars. After going on holiday, The car also needs to be refreshed. What parts need to be checked after a long journey?? Let's look at the description below:
Braking System
During long journeys, drivers often brake by pressing the brake pedal deeply (heavy braking). Because of that, after returning from a long journey, The first device to check is the braking system.
Clutch Plate
The clutch is a tool to 'disconnect' the flow of power from the engine to the motion system. Clutch plates can wear out with increasing use. Especially if we play 'half clutch' too often due to getting stuck on an incline. Apart from the clutch plate, Another clutch part that can be damaged due to use is the 'Release Bearing' (Ball bearing) and Dekrup or 'Sun'.
Oil and Filter
The next thing you need to do is ensure the condition of the oil. Make sure the amount of oil is not less than the lower limit stated on the engine oil deep stick. Besides that, Drop a little oil on your fingers and rub them together. If the oil fluid feels thick or even feels like there are grains, then immediately change the oil.
Radiator Fluid
During long journeys, The engine requires an extra cooling process. It's here, The work of the radiator as an engine cooling device plays a very important role. Because the engine temperature is very high, The coolant fluid in the radiator can decrease.
After a long journey, Make sure the coolant remains within the recommended limits. When less, in an urgent situation Sahabat can add bottled water to the drink. However, it is highly recommended to drain the radiator and replace it with new coolant after the trip.
Because, during long journeys, The radiator fluid boils and reacts with the cells in the radiator. When it reaches the highest boiling point, It is possible that the elements in the water or coolant react chemically and form new particles. It is feared that these particles will damage the radiator cells.
Legs
During long journeys, The legs support a very heavy load so their condition is very prone to sagging. Especially when the road your friend is on is not good, Many holes on the road, incline, and wet.
Components that must be checked or repaired, and if it needs to be replaced is a tie-rod, ball-joint, bushing arm, and bearings and shock absorbers. Especially for wheel bearings (ball bearing / bearing) one that is worn out will make a buzzing sound that gets louder as the car moves.
If you find such a voice, then immediately replace it with a new one. This is because the device can suddenly get stuck on the road and end up damaging other peripheral devices.
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