Factors Related To Longevity
Sikorsky, and others, have developed lists that itemize steps that a car owner can take, or identified operating and maintenance rules, to ensure maximal longevity. Yonger provides the following list, "10 secrets" for long car life.
- 1. Regular oil changes
- 2. Monitor the key fluids
- 3. Maintain the transmission
- 4. Change the plugs as needed
- 5a. Watch and care for the timing belt (if applicable)
- 5b. Watch and replace timing belt (though they should last at least 100,000 miles)
- 6. Do not forget the radiator
- 7. Remember the filters
- 8. Fight rust
- 9. Know and use your maintenance manual
- 10. Drive with habits that don't take years off the car
In a public economics sense, Kasmer argues that retrofitting autos with a newer transmission would extend the lifespan while at the same time increase fuel efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and prevent the sudden influx of discarded vehicles into the waste bin as cars are junked to be replaced by a modern vehicle.
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