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Sometimes, when I'm a passenger in a car, I suffer. And there are many drivers, sometimes even professionals, with many bad habits that "punish" the car. I would punish them... Don't you also have bad habits and you don't know it? I invite you to check it out. #cars #mechanics #automotivemaintenance Become a member of this channel to enjoy benefits: / hermetic garage I propose one thing: Be honest with yourself and write down how many of these bad habits you have. It's true that incurring in some is more serious than in others, but we're going to make it easy. And in the end you add up. You're a good driver if you have zero... Am I asking too much? I assure you that I have zero. Let's say that with 5 you have a passing grade. If you get to 10... but please! And you call yourself a "garage operator"! You have to improve. I remind you that most of these vices are driving, although there are all kinds. Let's start the test! 1- Driving at too low revs. 2- Driving at too high revs. 3- Driving with a cold engine. 4- “Pulsy” acceleration. 5- “Stretching” the oil. 6- Not fully depressing the clutch. 7- Using the clutch pedal as a footrest. 8- Clutch instead of neutral. 9- The gear lever is not a “handrest”. 10- Usually going on reserve. 11- Stopping the engine abruptly. 12- Using “shortcuts” when changing gears. 12+1 - Turning the steering wheel to the maximum: We already explained this in another video: In some cars, especially older ones, when the steering wheel reaches the maximum, the power assist pump keeps trying to turn the steering wheel… but it can’t because it is already at maximum. You can even notice it in the noise. When it reaches maximum, you just have to remove five degrees… 14- Watch out for speed bumps! 15- Watch out for curbs! 16- Parking “by ear”. 17- Overcharging the car. 18- Not checking the levels. 19- Not respecting the periods between inspections. 20- Not washing the car. Conclusion. The most difficult moment has arrived… for some. How many of these vices do you have? If there are more than 5… you have to improve!