All vehicles that circulate on the roads of Spain need to carry a correct maintenance to avoid future mechanical problems or accidents caused by the condition of the car, therefore, it is highly recommended to carry out inspections and changes of worn parts.
Some of these elements that need to be replaced every certain number of kilometers are tires, brake pads or the timing belt. However, few drivers in our country They will hear the part that must be changed every 60,000 km, according to mechanic Ángel Gaitán.
What part of the car is Gaitán referring to?
This key element of the car refers to the PCV valve, also called automobile oil decanter or separator. This part is used to manage and separate the gases produced by the engine so that they do not mix with the oil and that these gases fly into the engine instead of escaping, since it pollutes.
For this reason, Gaitán recommends replacing the PCV valve every 60,000 km, because, As shown in the video, otherwise it is easy to soak in oil. This valve is essential to separate the oil from the gases of the engine itself, with it, the oil returns to the engine and the gases go to the turbo, so its correct maintenance is very important.
How often do you have to change the brake pads?
The number of kilometers that this essential element of the vehicle can last varies depending on their qualityThat is, depending on the model, the time until changing them can be quite different. Another factor to take into account is driving, it is not the same as a car driving normally through the city, where more braking is required, dedicated to long road trips.
Finally, it also infers the owner’s driving style, since, if you make sudden braking, it will favor the replacement of these parts in a shorter period of time. In short, the average for the first change of the brake pads is around 50,000 kilometers.
When do tires need to be replaced?
In this case, the response comes when the rubber is worn, therefore, as specified by the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) “To know if the time has come to change the tires, you must look at the tread pattern. In the scratching of the drawing there are blocks that mark the minimum depth, which is 1.6 mm.
If these reach the surface, the tire is too worn and it is time to change it.” If it is not replaced and an agent of the Traffic Group of the Civil Guard stop us, It is possible that we will be fined for this.Furthermore, the risks when driving increase considerably.
