People talk about what they can do to keep their cars in good shape. Toyota Philadelphia wants to inform drivers that, in addition to doing good things, they should avoid bad habits that are destroying their cars.
Topping Off the Tank
Topping off your tank might seem like the normal thing to do. You want to get just a bit more in there so you can go longer between fill ups. What’s wrong with that?
Actually, there’s a lot wrong with that. Today’s vehicles have an evap system that traps fuel vapors. When you top off your tank, you make that system work much harder than it should. Eventually you end up with a damaged charcoal canister and control valve.
Those aren’t cheap to replace. Plus, you’re just spending extra money on gas that you don’t even get to use.
Using Your Wiper Blades to Remove Ice
Winter weather can add minutes to your commute. When you’re already running late, you might just turn on the window wiper blades to knock ice out of the way. At this point, you just want to see the road so you can get moving.
It’s pretty obvious that doing this harms your wiper blades. But so what? They only cost $20 and you’re in a hurry. But you’re forgetting a few things. Putting extra stress on your wipers can also cause damage to the motor and transmission that control them.
When those stop working, you’re looking at much more than a $20 fix.
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