6 mistakes when taking care of your car in winter

(Baonghean.vn) - In winter, cars need to be taken care of carefully and regularly because of the harsh weather and low temperatures, which make cars more prone to problems. However, not all care is good, there are ways that can even reduce the life of the car. Below are 6 things you should not do when taking care of your car in cold weather.

1. Start the engine continuously to warm up the car

It is not recommended to start the engine continuously to warm up the car in winter. Not to mention the high rate of unsuccessful starting, doing this too much is very harmful to the car battery.

According to some word of mouth car usage experience, you should pull the throttle to reduce air into the engine. In addition, using a spare battery to jump start the engine is best.

2. Start the engine first or run the vehicle idling to warm up the engine.

Similar to the above, many car owners have the habit of starting the car first or idling the car for a long time to warm up the engine before starting to drive. This can cause the engine and spark plugs to age, greatly reducing the life of the car.

Most cars and engines are intelligently designed, and manufacturers also take into account the fact that the car will have to go through winter with enough lubricant, so warming up the car before use is not too necessary.

3. Not taking care of tires in winter

Not only in hot season high temperature affects car tires, even in winter, low temperature and dry air damage the rubber layer in the tire.

In addition, many people think that keeping tires under-inflated will increase the vehicle's grip on the road, but this reduces the tire's lifespan and consumes more fuel. In addition, winter still requires regular tire maintenance because the humid air inside the tire will lead to some problems.

4. Neglecting interior cleaning

Winter, whether it is drizzly or dry weather, is a favorable condition for dust and parasitic bacteria to grow rapidly on car interiors, especially on leather and felt materials...

In addition, the door slots are also a place for dust to accumulate. This dust causes a musty smell, reduces the aesthetics and durability of the interior, and is harmful to both the car and people. Therefore, in winter, people should clean their cars more often, keeping them dry and airy.

5. Not paying attention to battery condition

Winter, low temperatures are always difficult for batteries. Therefore, you need to regularly check the battery. To be more careful, you should also regularly check the alternator and wiring to ensure that this system is always in good condition.

6. Not changing oil and coolant regularly

Low ambient temperature has a significant impact on car engines. Common effects include difficulty in starting the battery, or the fuel not being able to evaporate, along with thickening of the oil and poor lubrication, increasing resistance, making it difficult for the diesel engine to operate.

At this time, if the user does not maintain and care for the car properly and periodically, such as not regularly changing the engine oil and coolant, the car will not operate stably.

In addition to the fact that engine oil often thickens in cold weather, after a period of use, the oil also becomes sedimented and loses its effectiveness. Therefore, it is necessary to check the oil to replace it promptly to help ensure the vehicle's longevity. The recommended time to change the oil is every 8,000km the car has traveled.

Ngoc Anh

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