Things drivers should do after their car gets wet in the rain

To keep your car running smoothly and increase its durability, drivers need to clean it thoroughly after each time wading through water or driving on muddy roads.

Get your car washed immediately after it gets wet in the rain.

After long rainy journeys, layers of mud will stick to the chassis of the car, if it is heavy, it is likely to get into the engine compartment of the car. The details under the car are painted with anti-rust paint, but over time its function will gradually be lost. When mud or sand and dirty water with acid adhere to it, oxidation will occur, causing rust and corrosion of the chassis of the car. In addition, mud can get into the moving joints of the suspension system, the steering system tie rod will become the surface rubbing details, if heavy it can cause these joints to get stuck.

You should clean your car immediately after it has been exposed to rain.

To overcome this is very simple, drivers just need to regularly pay attention to their car after driving in the rain, drivers just need to take advantage of the water tap at home or a water pump to spray on the car, cleaning the undercarriage of the car as clean as possible can limit the electrolytic reactions. After the weather is sunny, it is necessary to clean the car overall, spraying water to clean the car regularly is the best way to protect the car.

The load pulling part, the belt is continuously working.

This is a load-pulling part, the belt is usually placed in a low position, the current cars have an engine compartment that is not designed to be completely sealed, so mud and water can easily stick to it and easily cause belt slippage. This phenomenon not only creates a very unpleasant screeching sound but also causes the belt to slip quickly. If it slips too much, it can cause the air conditioner compressor, power steering or generator to not have enough force to pull, or lead to many other problems.

If the top of the belt is dirty, you can wipe it clean with a dry cloth.

Drivers can check by opening the hood and visually inspecting the belt. If the belt is found to be wet or covered with mud or dirt, use a dry cloth to clean the pulley and belt. This should only be done when the engine has cooled down and is no longer hot.

Check and maintain the brake system on all four wheels

After operating in the rain, the brake system and wheel hubs are the most vulnerable parts, because these parts are located low and close to the wheel's operating area, so mud and water can easily penetrate. If the vehicle is operated regularly, the continuous flow of wind and heat under the chassis will quickly dry the brake surface and reduce the possibility of oxidation.

With cars that are rarely used, this problem will become more serious, when rainwater seeps in, causing oxidation to appear quickly, corroding the parts and quickly causing rust. This phenomenon will cause the handbrake to jam if the car is left for a long time without cleaning after driving in the rain. In addition, your brakes also have the phenomenon of the brake disc releasing slowly when the car is rolling, the cause of this phenomenon is due to the movable joint of the brake caliper being rusted by rainwater.

Check front and rear wipers

After a period of use, the windshield on the car is often stained and dirty, causing the car's glass to become blurred, especially when it rains, which will affect the driver. According to statistics, about 20% of accidents occur because the driver cannot observe all situations on the road due to dirty windshields. In particular, up to 50% of these wipers on the car when checked are past the prescribed time.

It is necessary to regularly check the wipers in time to ensure the vehicle's ability to operate in rain and fog.

Manufacturers and car maintenance centers often recommend that users should replace the front (rear) wiper blades within 12-18 months of use to ensure that it is always in the best operating condition. Good wipers on the market today use rubber blades made of composite compounds for better usability and are not worn out. However, with hot and humid climates like in Vietnam, especially with cars used in areas with high dust, or left outdoors, the most common error on the wiper is that the rubber blades quickly age, losing their elasticity and not wiping water. Drivers need to regularly check and promptly replace them to ensure stable operation for their cars.

According to Zing.vn