- Engine oil level ignored: next to a wreck, running out of oil is the worst thing you can do to your car.
- Filled tank with wrong gas: Avoid starting a petrol engine filled with diesel or vice versa, and have a mechanic drain the fuel tank.
- Ignored a fuel line leak: Fixing a leaky fuel line is relatively easy and inexpensive - failing to do so could cause a fire.
- Ignored a water pump leak: Fixing the water pump isn’t a big deal. Leaving it to worsen will require a head gasket replacement which is expensive and may not be worth it depending on your car’s value.
- Failed to change timing belts: Again, fixing the belt is easy. However, if left unfixed, it could lead to bent valves and broken pistons - which could then lead to a new engine, or a new car.
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If you need to change your oil, check out WatchMojo’s handy instructions on how to do so:
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