Regular maintenance can give your vehicle a healthy life in Nigeria. Twenty-five common problems found in new cars are listed below.
● The Engine is Misfiring
The less ideal amount of fuel mixture gets burnt together in the chamber.
● A warning Light
One of the sensors faces an error that highlights it to the engine control unit.
● Wear down brake pads
The wear down of brakes is a natural process that occurs with brakes' consumption.
● Flat tires
A flat tire occurs when it is punctured.
● The steering wheel is shaking.
Shaking of the steering wheel mainly occurs when there are damaged suspension components, or there can also be a problem with the wheel balance.
● Consumption of too much oil
Bad quality oil can lead to blockages in oil filters, which increases oil consumption.
● Unevenly wearing Tyers
Uneven wearing happens when the suspension needs alignment.
● Leakage of Radiator
Leakage of Radiators is commonly found due to corrosion.
● The failure of Alternator
The alternator keeps your battery charged, but you can face difficulty starting your car when it breaks the battery.
● Grinding/squeaking of the brakes
The wear-outs of the brake can happen in no time, and you should get it done as soon as possible from a professional.
● Windscreen cracks
Windscreen cracks happen due to an external force that can be repaired easily.
● Failed starter motor
It occurs due to electrical solenoid damage.
● Excessive Emissions
It can lead to multiple problems such as affecting the fuel mixture, ineffective running of the vehicle, etc.
● Sensors break-down
Break down in sensors mainly occurs in fuel-air sensors, which are costly to replace.
● Fuel evaporation
Fuel leakage through evaporation is toxic. So a fuel cap is being used to stop it from getting its way out.
● Gear box/Transmission Failures
The wear down of the gearbox can lead to gearbox failure.
❖ Small holes lead to fluid leakage, which overheats, and eventually, the transmission fails.
❖ The collection of different fluids leads to a clogged filter.
❖ The transmission slips when there is a clog or a blockage in the filter, which requires a replacement.
❖ If water reaches the transmission system, it can lead to transmission failure.
● Speakers
The wire breakage can stop the speaker from working.
● Flat batteries
An old battery should be replaced immediately to face any failures.
● Lights
Corrosion can cause bulb issues.
● Minor problems
Scratches, poor paintwork, and streaking are solved using cleaner wax, paint, and new windscreen wipers.
● Window Issues
A window gap can cause a robbery or let the water affect the interior.
● Starter problems
A starter motor needs a replacement when the engine stops starting.
● Rust
Rust happens due to humid weather.
● Fuel economy failure
A daily check prevents fuel economy failures.
● Overheating
Problems in the radiator and water pump can cause overheating.
