5 Things You Should Never Do with Your Car

TLDRLearn 5 important things you should never do with your car to avoid damaging your vehicle and causing potential safety hazards.

Key insights

Never jump-start your car backwards to avoid damaging the computerized sensors.

Avoid adding fuel additives unnecessarily as modern fuel already contains necessary additives.

Don't use a heavier weight oil in older engines, as it can cause damage to the engine and its components.

Do not waste money on filling your tires with nitrogen, as it offers no significant benefits over regular air.

Change your coolant regularly to prevent damage to the engine and electronic systems.

Q&A

Can jump-starting a car backwards damage the engine?

Jump-starting a car backwards can cause damage to computerized sensors and potentially fry the computer, resulting in costly repairs.

Are fuel additives necessary for car performance?

No, modern fuel already contains necessary additives, and using additional additives is often unnecessary and a waste of money.

Can using a heavier weight oil improve engine performance?

Using a heavier weight oil than recommended can actually cause damage to the engine and its components.

Is filling tires with nitrogen worth it?

Filling tires with nitrogen offers no significant benefits over using regular air, so it is not worth the extra cost.

Why is it important to change coolant regularly?

Regularly changing the coolant prevents damage to the engine and electronic systems, as old coolant can lead to overheating and corrosion.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Never jump-start your car backwards to avoid damaging the computerized sensors and potentially frying the computer.

01:52Avoid adding fuel additives unnecessarily, as modern fuel already contains necessary additives.

02:51Using a heavier weight oil than recommended can cause damage to the engine and its components.

03:59Filling tires with nitrogen offers no significant benefits over using regular air.

04:47Regularly changing the coolant prevents damage to the engine and electronic systems.