{"id":29837,"date":"2022-05-09T12:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T04:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/?p=29837"},"modified":"2025-11-05T17:02:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:02:43","slug":"5-bad-habits-that-secretly-damage-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-bad-habits-that-secretly-damage-your-car","title":{"rendered":"5 Bad Habits That Secretly Damage Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Having your car suddenly breaks down without hinting any signal can be a real headache. What&#8217;s more, your car decides to break down in the mid-month. Even the tiniest car component, repair a car can cost a fortune. Before this happens to you, learn more about what makes a car fail secretly. To your knowledge, several factors can damage your car unknowingly. Some of them may be caused due to &#8220;bad habits&#8221; committed by the driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the type of these habits in question? Read on to learn more about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents =<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d86b9086312\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-bad-habits-that-secretly-damage-your-car\/#Regularly_press_the_brake_pedal_when_going_downhill\" title=\"Regularly press the brake pedal when going downhill\">Regularly press the brake pedal when going downhill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-bad-habits-that-secretly-damage-your-car\/#Refill_car_tank_when_it_is_almost_depleted\" title=\"Refill car tank when it is almost depleted\">Refill car tank when it is almost depleted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-bad-habits-that-secretly-damage-your-car\/#Ignore_unusual_sound\" title=\"Ignore unusual sound\">Ignore unusual sound<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-bad-habits-that-secretly-damage-your-car\/#Rest_your_hand_on_gear\" title=\"Rest your hand on gear\">Rest your hand on gear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-bad-habits-that-secretly-damage-your-car\/#Avoid_practising_these_bad_habits_drive_safely\" title=\"Avoid practising these bad habits, drive safely\">Avoid practising these bad habits, drive safely<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_not_warm_up_the_engine_before_driving\"><\/span>Do not warm up the engine before driving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"12686\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/211125_bjakblog-a5-01-02\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-02.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-02.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-02.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-02.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Panaskan enjin kereta 1-2 minit sahaja jika ia sudah lama tidak dihidupkan\" class=\"wp-image-12686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-02.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-02.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-02.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-02.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-02.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You are advised to warm up your car engine for a few minutes (1-2 minutes) before starting your journey. Warming up the engine improves combustion, fuel economy, and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you do not have to do so every day if you often use your car. Overly engine warm-up will cause the fuel to absorb into the engine and affect the viscosity level of the lubricant. It will increase wear on your engine component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regularly_press_the_brake_pedal_when_going_downhill\"><\/span>Regularly press the brake pedal when going downhill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"12687\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/211125_bjakblog-a5-01-03\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-03.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-03\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-03.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-03.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-03.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" Sistem brake akan overheating jika anda selalu menekannya\" class=\"wp-image-12687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-03.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-03.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-03.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-03.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-03.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you need to brake to keep from going downhill too fast. However, this habit can wear the brake pad and disc, causing the brake system overheats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refill_car_tank_when_it_is_almost_depleted\"><\/span>Refill car tank when it is almost depleted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"12689\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/211125_bjakblog-a5-01-04\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-04.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-04.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-04.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-04.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Elak mengisi minyak hanya apabila ia sudah benar-benar ingin habis\" class=\"wp-image-12689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-04.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-04.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-04.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-04.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-04.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a common habit among most drivers, prolonging refueling the car tank. This can damage the car\u2019s fuel system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, the oil pump will absorb the impurities at the bottom of the tank when the fuel runs out. This will cause clogged oil ducts and shorten the life of your car pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best to refuel a large amount directly to prevent damage to your car&#8217;s fuel pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ignore_unusual_sound\"><\/span>Ignore unusual sound<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"12690\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/211125_bjakblog-a5-01-05-1\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-05-1.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-05-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-05-1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-05-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-05-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Segera periksa kereta anda jika ada sebarang bunyi yang aneh\" class=\"wp-image-12690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-05-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-05-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-05-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-05-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-05-1.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever heard any &#8220;unusual&#8221; noise when driving your car? If you did, do not ignore the sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any unusual noise usually indicates a problem with your car. Ignoring it may cause further damage and lead to a breakdown on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check your car immediately to identify the problem. You may do it yourself or send it to the workshop. Do not delay the inspection as it will cause further damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rest_your_hand_on_gear\"><\/span>Rest your hand on gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"12691\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/211125_bjakblog-a5-01-06\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-06.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-06\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-06.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-06.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-06.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tabiat meletakkan tangan pada gear boleh menambahkan bebanan pada gear box kereta anda\" class=\"wp-image-12691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-06.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-06.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-06.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-06.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/211125_BjakBlog-A5-01-06.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not rest your hand on your gear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? The weight that you put on the gear will damage the car gearbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the cost to repair and replace a failing gearbox is expensive. So, save your wallet by paying attention to these tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_practising_these_bad_habits_drive_safely\"><\/span>Avoid practising these bad habits, drive safely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many drivers unknowingly practice these bad habits. It is something that people do of what we called as a norm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take these unhealthy habits lightly. They can damage your car in the long run. Start paying attention to these little habits to avoid further damage that costs you may cause you a fortune to repair them in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Change your habits to ensure your car works properly. 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