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hey there car owners whether you're a
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seasoned driver or just got your first
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set of wheels this video is for you
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today I'm diving into something super
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important the six driving habits that
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could be secretly wrecking your engine
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these habits might seem harmless but
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over time they can cause significant
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damage you might not even realize you're
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doing these so stick around and let's
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save your car from an early grave first
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up aggressive driving yeah we've all
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been there weaving through traffic heavy
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acceleration and hard breaking it might
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get you to your destination faster but
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at what cost this kind of driving puts
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an enormous strain on your engine and
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transmission the constant stop and go
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the sudden bursts of speed and the
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abrupt halts can wear out your engine
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components much faster than you think
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take it easy adopt a smoother driving
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style and your engine will thank you not
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only will you save on repair costs but
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you'll also enjoy a more relaxed Driving
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Experience next neglecting oil changes
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oil is the lifeblood of your engine and
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skipping those changes can lead to
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sludge buildup and increased friction
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over time this can cause your engine to
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overheat and even seize up stick to your
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car manufacturers recommended oil change
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intervals to keep things running
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smoothly regular oil changes ensure that
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your engine is well lubricated and free
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from harmful contaminants third on the
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list running on low fuel when you
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constantly drive with your fuel gauge
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hovering near empty your fuel pump can
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overheat and pick up debris from the
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bottom of the tank this debris can clog
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your fuel filter and injectors leading
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to poor engine performance this can
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cause serious damage over time the fuel
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pump is designed to be submerged in fuel
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which helps keep it cool running on low
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fuel means the pump isn't properly
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cooled leading to premature failure keep
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your tank at least a quarter full to
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avoid this issue it's a simple habit
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that can save you from costly repairs
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now number four ignoring warning lights
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those little icons on your dashboard are
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there for a reason they're not just
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there to annoy you they're there to
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alert you to potential problems whether
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it's the check engine light or low oil
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pressure warning addressing these issues
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promptly can prevent minor problems from
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becoming major repairs ignoring These
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Warnings can lead to severe engine
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damage and expensive fixes fifth riding
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the clutch for all the manual
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transmission drivers out there resting
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your foot on the clutch pedal can lead
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to premature wear on the clutch
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components this habit can cause the
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clutch to slip leading to reduced
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performance and eventually a costly
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replacement make sure your foot is off
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the pedal when you're not shifting gears
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to extend the life of your clutch proper
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clutch usage can significantly extend
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the lifespan of your transmission
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finally idling for long periods whether
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you're waiting for someone or just
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running the AC extended idling can lead
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to engine overheating and increased wear
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idling for long periods can also waste
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Fuel and contribute to unnecessary
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emissions it's better to turn off the
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engine if you'll be stationary for a
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while this simple action can save fuel
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reduce wear on your engine and help the
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the environment so there you have it six
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habits you should stop immediately to
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protect your engine these small changes
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can make a big difference in the
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longevity and performance of your
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vehicle remember driving smoothly
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staying on top of Maintenance and paying
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attention to those warning signs can
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make a world of difference in your car's
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longevity your car is a significant
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investment and taking care of it will
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ensure it serves you well for years to
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