Our vehicle is our means of transport, allowing us to get to work or travel freely wherever we want. Shortening distances and enabling us to enjoy family trips or solo travel!
The most dreaded thing is a breakdown!! for everything it entails:
- Interruption of our routine and limitation of movement.
- The unexpected expense that the repair bill will cost us.
- The uncertainty of it happening again and the doubt about whether we could have prevented it…
According to a report by RACE, which states textually:
The third cause of vehicle breakdowns is the Engine with approximately 43,158 failures per year (incidents caused by any engine component, from transmission to timing belt, clutch or the electronics that manage the operation of numerous systems and elements).
And as the fourth cause: Fuel Pump and Injection with approximately 28,654 failures per year.
The components responsible for feeding the engine top this list of those most prone to failure according to RACE’s experience. The fuel pump and the systems that inject it into the cylinders are susceptible to breakdowns. Apart from deterioration through use over time, the main cause of failures in both components is related to low-quality fuel, which may contain residues that clog the injectors or water that damages the pump.
Fortunately, there are forms of wear that can be treated to delay their deterioration and failure, and there are also breakdowns that have solutions without needing costly parts replacement. Let’s look at some additive products that make these kinds of solutions possible:
In the vehicle’s cooling system, two products stand out:
- The type of antifreeze, how should it be?: Concentrate + corrosion inhibitors (Al, Fe, Cu) + antifoaming agents + sludge dispersants.
- Radiator leak sealant, how should it be?: Concentrate + metallic particles that restore porosity and cracks.
In the lubrication system, we also highlight two products that get you out of trouble:
- Leak sealant for the oil reservoir, suitable for diesel and petrol engines.
- Internal engine cleaner, suitable for diesel and petrol.
Injection and Exhaust System:
- Diesel injector and fuel pump cleaners that in addition to cleaning, lubricate and protect the entire injection system: pump, injectors, valves, achieving optimized engine performance and reducing black smoke.
- Petrol engine cleaners.
The most valuable advice, applicable to any situation, is to PREVENT
and with additives we can achieve good maintenance of our vehicle.
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