Parking in the hot sun, how terrible is the damage to the car?
According to many experts in the automotive field, leaving cars exposed to hot weather for too long will reduce the lifespan of any car model.
In recent days, the weather outside in Hanoi has exceeded 40 degrees Celsius. The hot weather lasting from 5am to 6pm has made the capital like a "fire pan". Many cars are exposed to the sun, the temperature inside the car can reach 60 - 70 degrees Celsius, even 80 degrees Celsius.
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| Many cars are exposed to the sun, the temperature inside the car can reach 60 - 70 degrees Celsius. |
If a car is left in the sun for a long time, the temperature inside the car will increase very high due to the greenhouse effect. The temperature can reach about 90 degrees Celsius, if the outside temperature is about 40 degrees Celsius. The details in the car are designed to withstand that temperature.
However, leaving the car exposed to the sun for too long will cause the rubber, plastic and solvents inside the car to evaporate, melt and damage the car parts. In addition, the lubricant on the air conditioning control knob, brake pedal, etc. will be less effective because the lubricant dries out.
In particular, overheating will kill the battery by increasing chemical reactions, damaging air and coolant pipes, increasing tire pressure, and causing the paint to fade quickly...
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| Car owners should buy tarpaulins to cover their cars. |
To avoid the above phenomena, car owners should buy a canopy or tarpaulin to cover their "car". In case they cannot find a shady parking space, car owners should park in a place facing the sunlight and use a reflective sunshade to cover the rear and front windows of the car.
Regularly check the lubrication system of components such as brake pedals, gearboxes, etc. In addition, car owners can install a cooling fan system for the car to minimize the negative effects when exposing the car to hot sun.
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| Exposing the car to the sun for too long will also make the air inside the car very toxic. |
Leaving the car in the sun for too long will also make the air inside the car very toxic, creating unpleasant odors. Therefore, in case the car is left in the sun, the car owner should turn on the engine for about 5-10 minutes to let the toxic fumes in the car evaporate.
Avoid flammable items such as carbonated soft drinks, lighters, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc. because these items will cause fire when left in the car. Even mini fire extinguishers can be a direct cause of fire and explosion because they can only withstand temperatures above or below 55 degrees Celsius.
