How to extend the life of the starter: five recommendations
The starter – is an important part of a car engine. The engine will not run if the starter is faulty, which means the car will not start.
It should also be emphasised that this unit – is not the cheapest part of a car engine. That is why for many drivers the question is relevant: «What are the effective ways to prolong the life of the starter?
Today, experts suggest a number of simple rules that, if followed, can significantly increase the service life of the starter.
One of the main reasons for the failure of the unit – negligent operation.
What every driver should know:
- It is necessary to observe the interval between starting the car engine and starting. The time of this interval should be at least 30 seconds;
- The most common mistake of the driver in winter is the prolonged rotation of the starter. This false step is often made when the auto does not want to start. Such behaviour can cause the unit – the starter will burn out. When the temperature outside is minus and the car does not start, the starter can be switched on for 10 seconds. After an unsuccessful attempt to start, you can do it again only after a minute;
- It is necessary to keep the car battery constantly charged. In case the battery is not sufficiently charged, the starter will not be able to make the engine run. Continued operation of the motor in this mode may render the starter completely unusable;
- It is essential to keep the area under the bonnet dry. This means that in the rain, it is necessary to drive carefully, avoiding streams of water. And when there is no possibility of avoidance, drive through a puddle at a low speed;
- Must keep the area under the bonnet dry.
- The starter should be inspected for wear every 40-50 thousand kilometres of the car
- It is advisable to monitor the condition of the brushes. When the wear process is not controlled, the life of the starter is significantly reduced.
When the driver has doubts about the operation of the starter, it is necessary to contact the specialists of service stations. For diagnostics masters of services use special equipment to check the starter. A timely check will help identify problems and reduce the cost of starter repair.
