Good Gas RC Car Maintenance

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How to maintain your Gas RC Cars for Long Life

When you want to make sure that your gas RC cars stay in good shape, and when you want to get the most use out of them, you'll find that good care can go a long way!

First, consider what you need to do before you let it run and before you change out the battery. Is there any damage on the tires or on the structure of the car? Are all the screws tightened? These are just the basics, but you'll be surprised how much grief they spare you.

 All the wires should be connected, especially where they meet the batteries, and if you have adjustable shocks, make sure that they are set for the kind of terrain you want to run. Unless you have decided that you want some interesting weight distribution, make sure that the weight is evenly distributed, and get the right tires for your car.

 Remember that pavement or off-road racing needs heavier tires and if the tires get loose, take some time to make sure that they have been re glued well.

Are your motor and slipper gear properly aligned? If they are not, this can cause some nasty wear on your RC car. Check the alignment; the mesh should be neither too loose nor too tight.

 The gap between them can be measured with the width of a piece of paper, but remember to remove the paper before you put it back together. Are the motor and the slipper gear in tight? If not, consider using some LocTite on the screws before you tighten them down again.

Always make sure that you've put your car down on something that it can handle. A race car, for example, cannot be expected to do so well off-road, and a carpet car isn't made for jumps. If you crash your car too often, you are going to to see more damage. If you are going to jump, always do it at a steady speed, without acceleration and do it head on, not at an angle.

Never let your electrical components overheat. If you can smell burning electronics, this means that there is too much stress on the motor and that there is too much damage being done. Do not allow your RC car to get wet. Moisture will invite corrosion and damage the electrical parts. Before you recharge your batteries, make sure that they are completely discharged unless you have instructions otherwise.

Always make sure that you follow the manufacturer's recommendations when you are dealing with maintenance if you have a gas engine in your RC car. This typically means that you need to clean and oil the filter before storage and drain the fuel.

Use a damp cloth to take away debris or dirt before you put your car away. The batteries should be removed from the car and the controller, and leaving them over an extended time can be quite bad for your car if you leave in long storage. Do you need to replace any parts before you use your car again? Remember that racing with broken parts can lead to more damage, so always make sure that you get the replacement parts that are the most important to the car you have.

Cars do have an end to their use life, but if you get a good quality product from the beginning, it will cost you less in the long run. Always use your common sense and make sure that you follow the maintenance on your RC car or nitro gas rc cars.