Extremely practical information when driving in hot weather
In hot weather conditions, some parts of the car can be affected such as: cooling system, air conditioner, tires, plastic parts.
The harsh, bright sunlight and high temperatures in the summer directly affect some parts of the car such as the cooling system or air conditioning. In addition, the heat also directly affects tire pressure and the cockpit.
Due to high temperature, the cooling system will have to work harder, coolant will be lost faster. Moreover, the cooling system is one of the important parts that helps to cool and release engine temperature.
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| In hot weather conditions, some parts of the car may be affected. |
Therefore, it is necessary to regularly check the coolant, check the pipes, radiator, rubber parts, if cracks are detected, they need to be repaired or replaced. In addition, attention must also be paid to engine oil and gearbox oil.
Hot weather causes the temperature in the cabin to increase, up to 60 degrees in the sun. Therefore, the need to use the air conditioning system also increases. Before the hot season, you should have your car checked for the cooling system, clean the outer surface of the radiator and the condenser. Check the amount of air conditioning gas is enough or not and the operating condition of the condenser.
If the air conditioner is operating normally (no gas loss or loss of cooling), the condenser should be thoroughly cleaned in the summer. A clean condenser will help the cooling to be deeper.
In the summer, when parking in the sun, you should lower the windows a bit to allow the air inside and outside to circulate easily, limiting the accumulation of hot air in the car which can affect your health as well as the durability of plastic parts in the car's interior.
When parking in the sun for a long time, open all the doors and start the engine for a while to let the heat escape, helping the car cool down faster. Applying heat-resistant glass is also a solution for effective heat exchange.
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| Have your car's cooling system checked before summer arrives. |
It is also necessary to check, clean or replace the air conditioner filter. According to the standards of some car manufacturers, the air conditioner filter should be replaced every 15,000 km and checked and cleaned every 5,000 km.
Tires are the part that directly contacts the road surface, so they also need to be taken care of. Regularly check the tire surface and tire pressure. Note, tire pressure should be checked when the tire is cold or according to the user manual. Rotate tires every 10,000 km according to the manufacturer's standards. According to experience, tires should be kept about 0.1 kg lower than the standard. For example, the standard tire pressure of a Camry is 2.2 kg/cm3, so the tire pressure should be kept at 2.1 kg/cm3.
Because sunlight contains ultraviolet rays, it will also damage the car's paint. The exterior of the car is also affected by sunlight. In addition, dirt mixed in the air, salt, acid rain. To protect the paint, the car must also be washed regularly, limit parking in the sun and do not cover the car.
High temperatures speed up the chemical reactions inside the battery, leading to overcharging and shortening its lifespan. In addition, hot temperatures also cause the battery fluid to evaporate.
To keep your battery running efficiently and for a long time, check the electrical system. If the battery is a water-based type, check it regularly, especially during long periods of hot weather, and add water if necessary. Keep the terminals clean and tidy.