Urgent things to do to take care of your car when the heat is over 40 degrees Celsius

The outdoor temperature increases to 40 degrees, even 60 degrees Celsius on the road, which is the reason why the car quickly deteriorates, many parts such as the air conditioning system, cooling system, tires,... are easily damaged due to operating at full capacity.

Choose when to go out

You should choose a time with less sunlight to travel.

If not really necessary, you should choose the time with the least amount of sunlight to travel on the road (early morning, late afternoon). Avoiding the time when the sun is harsh and the temperature is at its peak will help reduce damage to your car. The trip will also be comfortable and the possibility of problems on the road is also much lower.

Park in the shade

Park in the shade.

Harsh sunlight shining directly on the dashboard, steering wheel, or leather seats, etc. can quickly damage these parts. Therefore, in addition to the time spent on the road, you should choose a shady place to park your car. The best are still covered parking lots, under the shade of trees, etc.

In case you cannot have the above good conditions, you need to equip yourself with covers such as specialized tarpaulins, umbrellas, even cardboard or anything that can shade your car from the sun.

If you have to park your car under the sun regularly, one thing you can do to protect your car’s interior is to install sunshades on the windshield and windows. Window film is also an effective solution to protect cars that are often exposed to the hot sun.

Battery Check

Battery Check

High temperatures can easily cause the battery's fluids to evaporate, causing it to wear out and become less efficient and reduce its lifespan. You should regularly check and add distilled water. In addition, keep the battery cap clean because dirt can become a conductor that drains the battery.

Check and change coolant

Check and change coolant

The radiator is an extremely important part when operating a vehicle, especially on hot days. You need to check and replace the coolant when necessary. Note, only check the radiator when the vehicle has stopped running for about 1 hour. Do not open the radiator when the vehicle has just stopped running.

Don't let the tire blow out

Don't blow a tire.

A tire that is over-inflated, over-worn, or under-inflated can be dangerous. Not only are substandard tires unsafe, they also waste a significant amount of fuel.

On hot days, tire pressure can change dramatically. To prolong tire life and ensure safe driving, you need to check tire condition and pressure carefully. You should check the pressure when the tire is cool.

Air conditioning maintenance

Air conditioning maintenance.

To keep the air conditioning system working well, car manufacturers often recommend that users check and maintain it once every 6 months.

Especially in the summer, regularly check the working condition of the air conditioner, clean the outer surface of the radiator, condenser, clean the air filter, check the amount of air conditioner gas is enough or not through the gas eye, check the operating condition of the condenser fan.

When you first get into the car from hot weather, you should gradually reduce the temperature and operate it slowly. You should not set the temperature to the lowest or operate the fan at the highest level. This will cause the cooling system to overload, consume fuel and quickly break down.

Wash your car regularly

In addition to direct UV rays from sunlight, the exterior of the car is also affected by dust, salt and acid contained in rainwater. Dust also causes the car to absorb more heat.

However, remember not to wash your car in direct sunlight. Hot metal will dry the soap and water mixture on the paint, leaving stains on the surface of the car.