6 car parts that are easily damaged in hot weather
(Baonghean.vn) - Many people think that their car will be safe in the summer sun. In fact, that is not true; if the car is continuously parked under the hot sun and the outside temperature rises, many parts of the car can easily be damaged, causing costly damage, and can even be dangerous when operating on the road.
1. Tires
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Uneven pressure between the wheels can lead to loss of traction when cornering, which can easily cause an accident.
To minimize tire-related problems, you should take the time to check them regularly, especially before long trips, to promptly detect unsafe causes such as worn tires, over-inflated tires, uneven tire pressure between wheels, etc.
2. Wiper
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The hot season is also often accompanied by sudden rains and more dust and pollution. Therefore, wipers are also used with high frequency during this season.
Under the impact of high temperature emitted from the glass and sunlight, the rubber pad of the wiper will quickly harden and crack; if this pad is not replaced promptly, the wiper will not be effective, reducing visibility and possibly causing scratches on the cabin windshield.
3. Liquids in the vehicle
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Fluids used in cars such as engine oil, coolant, transmission oil, steering fluid, brake fluid will be depleted faster in the summer due to the high temperature. Therefore, users must constantly check the fluids in the car to avoid the situation where the oil or coolant can run out at any time.
In particular, regularly checking the radiator on the car is one of the things that car owners cannot forget in the summer. To avoid steam burns, do not open the radiator cap when the car has just stopped running; wait at least 1 hour after using the car before opening the cap.
4. Pipe and zipper
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Hoses, gaskets and tow straps in vehicles are often made of synthetic rubber. This is the material most susceptible to high temperatures;These rubber materials are prone to hardening, cracking or breaking.
Therefore, when maintaining your car in the summer, you should carefully check all types of hoses, gaskets or rubber zippers. If you see any signs of damage, you should repair or replace them immediately.
5.Battery
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Many users believe that battery problems are more common in the winter. In fact, the summer heat can be more damaging to batteries, especially when outdoor temperatures can reach 40 degrees Celsius.
Overheating and overcharging are the two main causes of premature battery death. Heat causes the liquid to evaporate, changing the concentration of the solution, causing rapid reactions and damaging the internal structure of the battery.
Therefore, it is necessary to regularly monitor and maintain this equipment during the hot season;Keep the battery cap clean as dirt can become a conductor and drain the battery.
6. Leather interior upholstery
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Leaving a car in the hot sun can cause the temperature inside the car cabin to reach over 60 degrees Celsius. This is a "destructive" temperature for materials such as leather and plastic inside the car cabin.
Another thing to note is that when stopping the car under hot sun, the leather material in the car cabin is affected by high heat, which will produce a very small amount of extremely toxic benzene gas. If this gas is inhaled, the human body will produce reactions such as difficulty breathing, dizziness, lightheadedness, low blood pressure...
Therefore, when parking in hot sunlight, you need to cover it to reduce the amount of heat absorbed into the car cabin... Before getting in the car, open all the windows to help ventilate and push all toxic gases out of the car cabin.