10 important notes to preserve your car when not in use

(Baonghean.vn) - For some reason, you have to leave your car "still" for a long time without using it, and whether it is kept in the garage or outdoors, the car can still encounter unexpected damage. Below are ways to preserve it so that it can operate stably, increase the value and life of the car.

1. Find a parking space

Parking location is very important, it directly affects the life and durability of the car. Usually, the garage is the place with the best storage conditions because the stable temperature and humidity will be the right place for the car to "rest".

If you don't have a garage and have to park your car outdoors, you should use a car cover and add another layer of rainproof and insulating tarpaulin to ensure the best possible conditions for preserving your car.

2. Cleanliness

Many people think that cleaning should only be done when they are going to use it again, saving time and money. However, if there are yellow stains or dirt like bird droppings on the car that are not cleaned immediately, the chemicals in them can damage the paint on the outside of the car. Not to mention that after a long time, they will dry and be very difficult to clean.

3. Fill up with fuel

In fact, when the gas tank is full, it will help prevent the phenomenon of humid air that can penetrate the gas tank for a long time, causing condensation inside. This will cause the phenomenon of "gasoline congestion" and as a result, our car will not start after a long time of idling.

4. Tighten the fuel tank cap

Even if your car is new and well-sealed, fuel vapors can still escape if not properly tightened; check your lines to limit the amount of vapors escaping. If you haven't driven it for several months, to prevent the fuel from decomposing, add a stabilizer to the tank before filling it up.

5. Battery charging

After a long period of inactivity, the battery gradually loses its ability to recharge; after 2 weeks of non-use, restart the vehicle and let the engine run for about 15 minutes. Doing this periodically will preserve the battery and increase the durability of the engine.

A small battery charger may be used; a device that periodically supplies additional power to prevent complete discharge.

6. Change engine oil

If the car is not used for more than 1 month, it is necessary to change the engine oil; because some harmful compounds in used engine oil can damage the engine if you do not start the engine for a long time. That is why we should still let the car run for about 30 minutes every now and then and do not hesitate to change the oil.

7. Release the handbrake

When parking, you often use the handbrake to fix the position. But if you park for a long time, you should not do so, because the pressure from the brake pads on the brake disc continuously makes this area concave, the disc surface is rough, the brake is unstable when you use the car again. Using a wooden bar to block the wheel is the most reasonable solution.

8. Pay attention to the wipers

Under the wiper blade there is a layer of rubber, when this rubber layer is left for a long time, it will deteriorate, leading to melting and sticking to the glass. You should remove this rubber layer and store it in a dry place or use a flexible plastic film to cover it to avoid contact with the glass surface.

9. Don't let your car get a flat tire.

When parking for a long time,The inner side will be compressed, while the outer side will be stretched, when it reaches a certain limit, a crack will form. When the tire pressure drops to a certain level, the weight of the vehicle pressing on the tire will gradually cause them to crack, this phenomenon happens more quickly when the rubber layer is degrading.

To fix this problem, use support posts at the four corners and lift the car up.

10. Anti-rat and cockroach intrusion

Under the hood, cabin, trunk, exhaust pipe, air intake... are places where rats and cockroaches can easily crawl through; to prevent this, you can use soft cotton to seal the gaps.

The windows should be closed tightly, leaving a small gap for air circulation between the outside environment and the space inside the car; do not leave a large gap because insects can get in.

Ngoc Anh

(Synthetic)