6 little-known summer driving tips

How to keep the interior from heating up quickly, or deal with an overheating engine are tips for safe and comfortable driving in the summer.

Driving in hot weather is a nightmare for many drivers. To combat these difficulties, Reader'sdigest offers 6 tips below.

Hot interior

If you want the interior to cool down quickly, drive with the windows rolled down, the hot air will escape and the cool air will take its place. After a few minutes, wait until the temperature inside the car is equal to the outside temperature, then roll up the windows and use the air conditioning.

The steering wheel is hot.

A hot steering wheel can make the driver reluctant to touch the steering wheel. A tip to avoid this phenomenon is to turn the steering wheel 180 degrees before getting out of the car. This way, when the car is parked for a long time, the upper part of the steering wheel that the driver usually holds is now below, out of direct sunlight and will not get hot.

Smell of chair

An overheated interior can also cause unpleasant odors to develop in the interior. To eliminate this, drivers should stick a dryer sheet in the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is turned on, the air will be more pleasant. You should have a box ready if you often have to travel long distances.

broken air conditioner

If your air conditioner is broken or not cooling well, consider using a solar-powered fan. This small device can be attached to a glass door where it can receive sunlight for energy.

Flat tire

Heavy load pressure on the tire plus hot road surface, high air temperature are bad conditions that make tires easily deflated or even explode in the summer. In the US, drivers often use a coin with the image of the late President Lincoln to test tire wear. Place the coin in the tire groove and turn the president's head down. If you can see the top of the head, the tire is too worn and needs to be replaced or it will easily explode.

Engine overheating

Hot weather and low coolant levels increase the risk of engine overheating. If you see signs such as steam coming from the hood or the engine warning light is on, pull over to a safe place, turn off the engine and wait at least half an hour for the engine to cool before opening the hood. If the coolant level is low, refill it. If it is dry, this is a sign of a leak and take the car to a workshop for inspection.

According to VNE