9 easy causes of car fires

(Baonghean.vn) - Any car, whether new or old, has the potential to cause a fire. If you know how to prevent it, you will avoid unfortunate accidents.

According to experts, car fires have many causes, but focus on the following factors.

1. Manufacturer's design error

A loose pipe connection, a loose screw, a loose gas tank cap... causing fuel or other liquids to leak, combined with sparks from a wiring system with worn insulation, can cause a disaster.

2. Leaky exhaust pipe

The exhaust pipe is not sealed or corroded over time, allowing hot exhaust gas to enter and burn some flammable objects under the car such as straw, paper, etc. Note that washing the car when the exhaust pipe is hot will contribute to the corrosion of the exhaust pipe happening faster.

3. Lazy maintenance

Lazy maintenance is not as dangerous as lighting a match or throwing a wick into the gas tank, however, this subjective mistake puts your car in a dangerous condition and has a higher risk of fire.

4. Electrical system overload

Overloading the electrical system is also a major cause of many car fires; many car owners install uncontrolled electrical equipment that is not included in the car's design, causing overload to the electrical system. In addition, loose electrical connections or non-specialized electrical wires are also potential causes of car fires.

In some cases, after many repair processes, the car owner also replaced fire-resistant materials such as foam panels, partitions... with other materials that do not guarantee quality, so the possibility of catching fire is high.

5. Fuel leak

This is the biggest cause of car fires. Gasoline can easily ignite with a spark at just 7.2 degrees Celsius. The best way to reduce the risk is to have your car serviced regularly.

6. Engine overheating

An overheating engine cannot spontaneously combust, but rubber or plastic seals can fail, allowing engine fluids such as fuel, oil, and coolant to escape. When these droplets land on other hot parts such as the exhaust pipe, they can ignite.

7. Power steering fluid burn

When the steering system has a problem, the power steering fluid will be sprayed out of the exhaust manifold. Because the exhaust temperature inside is very high, about 600 to 700 degrees Celsius, the power steering fluid can burn. This is also the cause of the car catching fire and exploding.

8. Catalytic converter

The catalytic converter is the hottest part because the reaction of burning Co and unburned fuel into the environment takes place here.

Normally the catalytic converter only heats up from 648.9 degrees to 871.1 degrees, but when the engine is running inefficiently the temperature can rise to 1093.3 degrees. This not only causes the catalytic converter to fail quickly but also causes the surrounding insulation to burn and spread to other parts.

9. Car collision

Depending on the severity of the impact, a collision can cause a fire. Most protective areas such as the front and rear bumpers are designed to be quite strong to protect internal components such as the engine, battery or fuel tank.

However, with strong impacts, fluids are very likely to leak, in addition to heat and smoke, which are conditions that can easily cause a car fire. The best way in this case is to get away from the damaged car as quickly as possible.

Ngoc Anh

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