When planning to service your car like a slide car Khanna Yao (รถสไลด์ เขตคันนายาว which is the term Thai), here are 3 top things to consider:
- Exhaust System And Catalysts
Exhaust systems have a double mission in caring for the environment: they must reduce pollutant emissions and the noise of gases coming out of the engine. Its deterioration cannot be avoided, due to its hard task, especially when driving a lot in cities or on uneven roads. You will notice leaks or corrosion due to a lack of engine power and the increase in lubricant consumption.
Also, and according to the main manufacturers, driving with catalytic converters (highly demanded by friends of others) or defective exhaust pipes can increase the risk of fire in the vehicle and cause suffocation and poisoning indoors.
The catalysts stop covering their protective function of the environment at 80,000 km, so it is worth checking them from 60,000 km. To avoid damaging it, it is advisable to avoid getting on the curbs and warm up the vehicle by keeping the car idling for a couple of minutes before starting.
- Timing Belt
The timing belt synchronizes the four strokes of the engine, the opening, closing of the intake and exhaust valves, and the spark of the spark plug. It is essential to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s advice because, being an element that wears out, its breakage can cause a serious and expensive engine breakdown. It is practically impossible for an average driver to detect its deterioration (you can always pay attention), so the best forecast is to replace it with an average unit based on the intervals recommended by the manufacturer. And if you have to buy a new (or used) car, know the differences between a timing belt and chain.
- Environment
Some of the parts that are replaced in vehicles are considered hazardous waste and are highly polluting (in addition to being considered a crime). Vehicle repair and maintenance workshops comply with strict regulations for the correct recovery and recycling of waste. If you change any component, go to the nearest clean point. And if you plan to retire your car, do it responsibly.