6 unexpected reasons why cars spontaneously catch fire
(Baonghean.vn) - Recently, many car fires have occurred, causing many people to worry. To avoid unfortunate incidents, drivers need to equip themselves with skills and experience to recognize the causes and ways to prevent car fires. According to experts, "tuning" the car's interior, the quality of gasoline or leaving a lighter in the car... are also causes of car fires that you do not pay attention to.
1. Mouse bite
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Rats are the number one enemy of cars, these animals can destroy anything they like, including things that cannot be eaten. Among them, fuel pipes and electrical wires are two things that rats often target when they get into the hood. A punctured fuel pipe causing a fuel leak can also cause a car fire. Cracked electrical wires causing an electrical short can also be the cause of a car fire.
To prevent this, as soon as you detect traces of rats living in your car, you should have these two parts checked. At the same time, clean the engine compartment to prevent rats from getting used to the smell and returning.
2. Gasoline quality
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In case of gasoline that is not guaranteed, it often contains foreign substances that can cause corrosion. Long-term use of poor quality gasoline can lead to punctured fuel tanks, pipes, or increased evaporation, causing uncontrolled gasoline vapor to escape. This is also one of the causes of vehicle fires and explosions.
Finding a reputable gas station that guarantees quality is essential. In addition, drivers should also request a thorough inspection of the above details during each maintenance period. If there are any unusual phenomena, consider changing the gas station and immediately replace or repair these details.
3. "Modify" the car interior
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Many car fires and explosions were found to be caused by the installation of additional equipment not designed by the manufacturer. Arbitrary installation and inappropriate structural changes affect the structure of the vehicle's electrical system. Normally, the manufacturer only provides enough power for the available equipment on the vehicle. With this power source, many people "expand" many devices on the vehicle, causing electrical short circuits and fires due to overload.
If you want to install additional equipment on your car, you should consult a reputable facility. If necessary, somehow increase the power source for the car to ensure safety before "upgrading".
4. Leave the lighter in the car
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Lighters, especially gas lighters, always pose a high risk of fire or explosion. On hot summer days, high temperatures combined with high pressure in the car can easily cause the lighter to explode. In many cases, due to this small error, the interior can burn down in the mildest cases or the entire car.
In addition, flammable items such as perfume, soda cans, and spare battery chargers should not be left in the car because closed, unventilated spaces pose a high risk of fire or explosion.
5.Mini fire extinguisher
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Many drivers often do not pay much attention to fire extinguishers unless they need to use them. According to some technical experts, fire extinguishers are compressed gas at high pressure and need to be stored in cool conditions. The appropriate temperature for storing the extinguisher is from -10 degrees Celsius to +50 degrees Celsius.
However, in the summer, when parking under the sun at over 40 degrees Celsius, the temperature inside the car can reach up to 60 degrees Celsius. In particular, the dashboard on the car is made of plastic or leather, located under the front windshield, which directly absorbs heat from the sun, so the temperature in this area is often around 70 - 80 degrees Celsius, much higher than the threshold that fire extinguishers can withstand.
The temperature increases, causing the volume of the liquid inside to increase and when the pressure reaches a high enough level, it will cause an explosion, which is extremely dangerous.
6. No regular maintenance
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This is the best way to control the safety of the vehicle. Improper maintenance or use of substandard spare parts can also lead to electrical short circuits. Vehicle users should have the habit of regular vehicle care and maintenance. This also helps the vehicle owner detect early risks that can cause fire or explosion from the electrical system as well as easily control the situation of fuel leakage.
Additionally, regular car washing will remove dirt and grime that may build up on your vehicle. These foreign elements can also cause localized damage.
