Whether to ensure your safety, that of other road users or simply to guarantee the proper functioning of your vehicle, it is important to perfect its maintenance. To do this, you can carry out a service with your mechanic, but also anticipate the changing some parts before they break down or cause an accident. Here are the parts that are important to change regularly and how often.
The distribution belt
By definition, the timing belt ensures the synchronization of the various elements of the car engine such as the crankshaft, the water pump or the injection pump. She is one of the so-called wear parts due to the fact that it tends to deteriorate over time.
Essential to the proper functioning of the vehicle, the latter must be changed, on average, every 100,000 km. This will depend in particular on the model of your vehicle, its year of registration or its type of engine (petrol or diesel). Please note that there will be no warning sign that the drive belt distribution of the car is damaged.
On the budget side, it will be necessary count between 300 and 800 euros to have such a part changed by a professional mechanic.
The tires
THE tires must also be changed regularly at the risk of affecting the good handling of the vehicle. Since signs of wear are visible on the rubber of the latter, it is essential to opt for new tires. To do this, you can look at the level of the wear indicators, check that no cracks are present or that the ends of your tires are not completely smooth.
Brake pads
THE brake pads are part of the car’s braking system. They exert pressure on the discs to slow down or completely stop the vehicle. These tend to wear out depending on the kilometers traveled and the driving style of the car owner. Certain signs can alert you to thecondition of your platelets. For example, if your brake pedal is less sensitive or a noise is heard every time you brake, it’s time to change your pads!
Battery
There battery is an essential element to ensure the proper functioning of the vehicle. More particularly, it is she who provides the energy needed to start the engine and allow all electronic elements (radio, lights, touch screen for example) to turn on correctly. Just like the timing belt, it tends to deteriorate over time, but other factors can notably affect its proper functioning, such as cold.
It is recommended change your battery every 4 to 5 years. Certain signs may show you that the latter is damaged. For example, your indicator lights have lower intensity or your car has difficulty starting from the first turn of the key.
