How to close the car hood properly?
Closing the car hood (hood) is a seemingly simple operation, but if done arbitrarily, incorrectly... over time it will damage and deform the hood. So, when needing to close the hood on a car, how should it be done correctly?
On most popular car models on the market today, the hood or car roof is a part designed to cover and protect the engine compartment, so it can be opened/closed. Similar to the luggage compartment, opening/closing the car hood is an operation that most drivers and car users often perform when they want to check, care for, and maintain parts and details in the engine compartment.
Closing the hood, if done carelessly or incorrectly, will damage and deform the hood surface, affecting the aesthetics of the car. Normally, drivers and car users today often close the car hood in two different ways.
Some people hold the hood down close to the engine compartment and then use their hands to push it down. Others often hold the car hood down, 15 - 20cm away, then hold the edge of the hood and push gently to make the hood close. Both of these methods help car users easily close the car hood. So which method is considered correct and in the long run does not damage the surface of the hood?
Many people think that the way to support the hood close to the engine compartment and then use hand force to press down will not create a loud sound, so it is considered the right way. But the reality is completely opposite and seems to be only suitable for luxury cars with thick, sturdy structures and materials. As for most popular car models today, if users use hand force to press down the hood, in the long run it will cause dents and deform the shape of the hood, because the hood on most popular car models is quite thin, the structure is not as sturdy as luxury, high-end cars.
Besides, this method also has many potential risks if the user does not press the hood with enough force to engage the locking pin. If this happens, it will be quite dangerous because the hood can pop up while driving.
Therefore, according to auto repair technicians, the correct way to close the car hood is to slam it shut. However, it should be noted that when slamming, do not do it too hard, the most important thing is that the hood latch has been locked tightly to hold it. To do this, before closing the car hood, the user should check to see if there are any details in the engine compartment that are obstructing the hood? Because if the battery terminal is removed but forgotten to be installed, the tank cap of solutions such as coolant, engine oil or the position of the hood support is not properly installed... will hinder the hood from closing.
Next, lower the car hood 15 - 20cm from the engine compartment and hold the edge of the hood and release or push gently to make the hood close. Many car models have thin and light hoods. If the distance of 15 - 20cm is not enough to create enough force for the hood to close, you can lift the hood higher so that the gravity is also greater to help the hood close tightly.
