7 useful tips for those who use cars
Although knowledgeable about cars and have a lot of experience driving, many people are "confused" when their car encounters some minor problems that the driver could have completely handled by himself. This article will provide necessary tips.
1. Tips for checking errors via OBD port
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During operation, the vehicle will encounter some minor errors that the lights on the dashboard are not enough to display to the driver. Instead, the manufacturer sets these errors by default to be displayed as a code (error code) and saved in the vehicle's computer system. To read this information, technicians in the company will use an error scanner and plug it into the vehicle through the OBD connection port, usually installed at the driver's left knee. The scanner will read the error code and notify the screen which part of the vehicle is having problems.
The cost of this scanner is quite expensive and it may not be reasonable to buy it. You can buy a reader designed to plug into the OBD port and connect to the scanner software installed on your smartphone via Bluetooth. You can then scan your car for errors yourself and take it to a garage if you notice errors that may affect its performance.
2. Tips for creating yellow lights when driving in fog
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If you pay attention, you will realize that most trucks today are equipped with at least 2 fog lights (underbody lights) with yellow light with a color temperature of 3,000K. This is the light color that helps drivers increase their ability to see best in the fog.
If your car does not have yellow lights, find a piece of clear plastic or yellow cellophane and stick it over the headlights. They will act as a filter that removes other colors in the lights and only allows yellow light to pass through. Now you have a homemade fog light set to help you move more safely in the fog.
3. Tips to remove condensation on glass
The phenomenon of condensation on the glass is common at night when the temperature drops, especially the fog will form very quickly if you direct the air conditioner vent to blow directly onto the glass. If you encounter this situation, lower the window, then the circulation between the air flow inside and outside will evaporate the fog.
If the outside air is dirty or it is raining, switch to outside air intake mode to help the air conditioning system balance the humidity in the car. In addition, not letting the temperature get too cold and turning on the heated glass also helps prevent condensation.
4. Increase the key's broadcasting ability
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When you want to lock/unlock the car while it is far away, out of range of the key or simply the battery of the key is almost dead. You just need to perform a simple operation of placing the key against the throat and then pressing the button, the car will receive the signal from the remote.
Scientific studies have shown that the brain and fluids in the human body act as an antenna that can increase the strength of electromagnetic waves, so you can use your head as a "broadcasting mast" for your remote control.
5. “Heat dissipation” for the cockpit
First, to reduce the temperature in the car, you should lower the rear passenger window, then open and close the driver's door several times (like you are fanning), this will force all the hot air out of the car. Absolutely do not turn on the air conditioner when the car is not started, because this will cause the battery to work too hard to pull the air conditioner to operate, reducing the battery life and in many cases it will not have enough power for you to start the car engine.
6. Keep your furniture shiny with olive oil
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To keep your interior long-lasting and shiny without using chemicals, olive oil is the best solution for you. Just soak a dry cloth in olive oil and wipe it all over the leather seats, dashboard, and plastic panels. They will shine and the olive oil will protect these parts from oxidation.
7. Anti-scratch paint layer
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Car cleaning towels are something that can easily scratch the entire glossy paint surface if you don't use the right type. Therefore, when cleaning your car, you need to use the right type of towel. This type of towel must be made from microfiber, the characteristics of this type of fabric are super absorbent, dry quickly, clean 4 times better than other fabrics, do not harden, do not scratch the surface and do not rot.
This special cloth designed specifically for cleaning cars can be found in supermarkets or auto care stores.
