Tips to protect your car in the rainy season

(Baonghean.vn) - Rainwater contains many acid compounds that corrode parts, leading to damage to many parts, negatively affecting the safety of cars. The need for car care in the rainy season therefore also has its own concerns.

Car wash

Many people rarely wash their cars during the rainy season, partly because of the weather, and partly because they think that rainwater has washed away all the dirt. But rainwater is not good for the exterior of the car because it leaves behind some chemicals that can corrode your car's paint.

The best way to clean your car during the rainy season is to continue with your normal car cleaning schedule. If you don’t have time to thoroughly clean your car, rinsing the outside of your car with water after driving in the rain will help reduce the acidity of the rainwater.

Check the belt system

The drive belt is placed quite low, while the engine compartment is not completely sealed, mud, dirt, water stick to it causing the belt to slip. In addition to the annoying squealing sound, the slip belt also wears out quickly.

If there is a lot of slippage, it may not be enough to pull the air conditioning compressor, power steering or alternator, leading to other problems. The car owner can check with the naked eye. If the belt is found to be wet or covered with mud or dirt, use a cloth to clean both the belt and the pulley.

Note that this work should only be done when the machine and engine are cold.

Brake system maintenance

Brakes and wheel hubs are the most vulnerable parts of a vehicle after a rain event. Because they are low in the ground, mud and water can easily penetrate.

If the car is used regularly, the problem is not really dangerous. The constant wind and heat under the chassis will cause the water to evaporate quickly, so the possibility of oxidation is greatly reduced.

Doormats

In the dry season, floor mats mainly serve to keep dust and dirt out. But in the rainy season, the need for a floor mat that is water-absorbent and easy to clean is more important.

The trend of choosing rubber mats when the weather turns rainy is quite popular. The advantage of this type of mat is that it is easy to clean and has better anti-slip ability for the user.

Pay attention to the wipers

Your car's wipers will have to work at full capacity during the rainy season, so you should regularly check the condition of the wipers and the amount of washer fluid. In addition, the sound of the wipers also needs special attention. The sound from the wipers may be due to the wipers being damaged and needing to be replaced or repaired.

Undercarriage protection

The chassis is mainly made of metal materials and is highly susceptible to oxidation when exposed to water. The common method today is to spray paint with chemicals to create a protective layer on the outside of the chassis.

Anti-mold

Preventing mold in the rainy season is also very important, this is the right time for moist microorganisms to exist and the interior equipment in the car will be a great place for them to live, so you must regularly check the carpets and seat covers to detect mold.

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