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Recently, there has been growing public concern over vehicle emissions in Indonesia due to the air pollution in Jakarta and surrounding areas, which has exceeded the normal levels.
Air pollution threatens the ecological balance and leads to various unwelcome consequences, such as natural disasters; it is also detrimental to living things, including humans.
Many articles published in journals by organizations worldwide point out that in addition to vehicle emissions, the Earth’s air pollution is made up of aerosols, dust particles, industrial smoke, vehicle emissions, power plant byproducts, wildfire smoke, and even smoke from household activities.
Air pollutants come from many sources and include heavy metals, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), Ozone (O3), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and sulfur dioxide (SO2).
The increased levels of these destructive and toxic chemicals can harm beneficial natural products, upsetting the ecological balance.
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Air pollution also causes a long list of health problems, including respiratory tract infections, poor blood circulation due to decreased levels of oxygen in your body, asthma, and lung cancer.
It is even associated with a high risk of congenital disabilities, including autism and abnormal conditions in newborns.
In Indonesia, particularly Jakarta and surrounding areas, vehicle exhaust gases are the largest contributor to air pollution. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and the Environment Office of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government report that motor vehicles make up 44 percent of the total air pollution.
Hari Setiapraja, exhaust gas emissions and energy conversion and conservation researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), explains that vehicle air pollution should be controlled from its source.
It is, therefore, essential to ensure that the internal combustion engine in your vehicle is clean and free from carbon buildups. You can start by using high-quality gasoline and having your vehicle routinely checked.
The steps above, however, can’t guarantee one hundred percent that your vehicle’s exhaust gas will be completely clean because other factors that worsen your vehicle’s exhaust gas also exist.
That is why Hari recommends regular checking of your vehicle, such as having your daily driver tested for emissions.
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Vehicle emissions tests are not only beneficial for the environment but also for you as the car owner because they can give you an idea of how good your vehicle’s condition is and prevent any potential engine problems. If any signs of engine problems are found during the testing, you can take your vehicle sooner rather than later to a repair shop for further examination.
Engine damage is typical in old vehicles, especially in used cars. If you’re in the market for a used car, that’s one thing to be on the lookout for.
These days, some used car dealers dishonestly rig the car engines to give the impression that their cars are roadworthy when they are not.
We recommend buying a used car from a reputable dealership for greater peace of mind, knowing you will always get a good one. And that’s what you’ll get from mobil88.
This PT Serasi Mitra Mobil’s used car dealership is one of the lines of business under the banner of PT Serasi Autoraya(SERA). Each used car offered by mobil88 has undergone a rigorous inspection by experienced professional vehicle inspectors.
The inspection results give you dependable information about the condition of the car you want to buy. They also influence the pricing, giving you a fairer price for a used car without you having to worry about its actual condition.