Effective ways to cool your car in the summer

Under the hot summer sun, car equipment is easily damaged if not regularly checked and maintained.

To increase the life and help the vehicle operate well, you should pay attention to the following parts:

Some notes on protecting car parts in the summer

Tires

Tires are the part that directly contacts the hot asphalt surface, so checking your tires will help you avoid unfortunate risks that may occur when driving on the road.

Check the tire surface and measure tire pressure once a month. If the tread is low, you need to replace it to ensure safety in case of an accident on the road.

In the summer, car owners need to pay attention to their tires by increasing tire pressure by 3-5 psi. When the temperature increases/decreases by 10 degrees, tire pressure will also increase/decrease by 1 psi.

It is recommended to check your tires in the morning and to do it once or twice every two weeks.

Fluids in the car

Due to the phenomenon of liquid evaporation when exposed to high temperatures, the fluids in the vehicle may be lost.

Therefore, regularly checking engine oil, coolant, transmission oil, steering oil, brake oil, etc. will help increase the life of your car.

Flexible hoses and wires in the vehicle

The hoses are made of rubber and are very susceptible to melting and burning when exposed to high temperatures, so you should regularly check these parts to ensure the safety of your vehicle and your life in case of an accident.

Car air conditioning

When traveling on long distances, air conditioning is considered important and necessary for drivers. However, improper maintenance can also cause damage to the vehicle.

Car owners often find that the air conditioning takes longer to cool the cabin during the summer. This is sometimes regardless of how strong the air conditioning is. The main cause is hot air trapped in the car.

Advice: Car owners should open the door to push the hot air out of the car first, then turn on the air conditioner at the highest setting and wait a few minutes. When the temperature inside and outside the car is the same, start closing the door.

Grille

The radiator grille with large air intakes is also an important factor for the car. If the air intake is clogged or dusty, it will be more difficult to draw air from the outside into the car, causing the car engine to heat up.

Therefore, regularly checking the radiator grille will help increase the life of the vehicle.

Leather interior on car

For leather and wood interiors in cars, the hot summer weather will cause these parts to deteriorate quickly.
Therefore, it is recommended that you check and maintain leather parts with non-alkaline detergents and apply natural conditioners every 3 months.

Lubricant

Regularly checking and changing the lubricating oil will help the vehicle parts work better, and also help increase the life of the vehicle.

Sunshade

Under the uncomfortable heat of summer, if your car is parked in places without a roof, equipping it with a tarpaulin cover is an extremely necessary solution.

Clean car

Washing the car clean and making the exterior shiny will limit the reflection of sunlight and is also an effective way to help cool the car.

According to Infonet