Useful tips when using a car

(Baonghean.vn) - Any driver will encounter small problems while using their car. Don't rush to spend money on car repair shops, because sometimes you can fix the problem with simple tips and tools.

Create yellow lights when driving in fog

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 to remove other colors in the lights, allowing only yellow light to pass through. Now you have a homemade fog light set to help you move more safely in the fog.

Remove condensation from glass

Condensation on glass is common at night when the temperature drops, especially when the air conditioner vent blows directly onto the glass.

If this happens, lower the windows, allowing the air circulation between the inside and outside air to evaporate the mist. If the outside air is dirty or it is raining, switch to outside air intake mode so that the air conditioning system can balance the humidity in the car.

Avoid setting the temperature too cold and turning on the heated glass also helps prevent condensation.

“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 side door several times (like you are fanning), this will force all the hot air out of the car.

Do not turn on the air conditioner when the car engine is not running, because this will cause the battery to work too hard to pull the air conditioner to operate, reducing the battery life, in many cases it will not have enough power for you to start the car engine.

Increase the key's broadcasting ability

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 body fluids act as antennas that can amplify the strength of electromagnetic waves. Therefore, you can use your head as a “transmitter mast” for your remote control.

Keep your furniture shiny with olive oil

A great tip to keep your furniture looking shiny and long lasting without resorting to chemicals is to use olive oil.

You just need to soak olive oil in a dry cloth and wipe it all over the leather seats, dashboard and plastic panels. They will shine and the olive oil will protect these details from oxidation.

Clean dirty headlights with toothpaste

Headlights play an important role in creating the complete appearance of the car. When the headlights are dirty, you can use toothpaste and a terry cloth. Apply a little toothpaste on the cloth and start cleaning the headlights. Roll the cloth in a circular motion and after a while, you will see a complete difference. It seems that the headlights are as shiny as before.

Of course this step requires a little meticulous effort and patience, but to have clean headlights, no driver will feel bothered.

Anti-scratch paint

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 made from microfiber. The characteristics of this type of cloth 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 type of specialized microfiber cloth for cleaning cars can be found in supermarkets and auto care stores. It is best to buy a lot of microfiber towels and ask the car wash technician to use them, because just wiping with a regular microfiber cloth 1-2 times will scratch the car's paint surface.

Renew rubber parts

After a period of use, rubber and plastic parts on the car wear out, causing discomfort; such as worn rubber seals on doors or sunroofs that allow rainwater to leak in; or the rubber part on old wipers makes an unpleasant noise when used, significantly reducing cleaning ability...

To solve this problem, you just need to use a tire spray, which is widely available. After spraying, we just need to wipe it clean and can use it for a considerable amount of time.

As for the wiper blades, because the rubber part here is quite thin, remember to be gentle when cleaning. You can also apply brake fluid to the wiper blades to increase grip.

Tennis ball for precise parking

This is one of the tips that many people like because it is easy to do and avoids unnecessary mistakes.

If your garage is a small space and it is difficult to align the front of your car, this ball can be very useful. Hook the ball onto a string and hang it from the ceiling of your garage so that it is long enough to touch your windshield. Make sure you position the ball correctly and that the string is strong enough so that when you park your car in the correct spot in the garage, the ball will touch the windshield.

This tip will tell you when you need to stop moving forward while parking in a garage.

Eliminate mold odors

Hot, humid weather and heavy rain create favorable conditions for mold to grow; after a period of use, the car will have a bad smell.

To dehumidify the cabin, park your car in the sun, then turn on a mini dehumidifier and close the windows. If you don't have a dehumidifier, your car's air conditioner is a good substitute.

Go to the stage of killing mold by using an Ozone generator, which is often used to wash fruits and vegetables. Because Ozone is a toxic gas with high oxidizing properties, you must open the door to let the gas out before using the car. Then remove the bad smell by burning a large candle.

You can “prevent the disease” by putting some charcoal in a cloth bag and placing it under the car seat.

Ngoc Anh

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