May 1 Golden Week is coming, I believe that everyone more or less have travel plans, this time the traffic jam situation is indispensable, so is to choose public transportation or self-driving travel? It is understood that many car owners choose to drive out by themselves, and the road conditions of self-driving change from time to time, so the frequency of use of vehicles will be much higher than usual. If you do not pay attention to vehicle maintenance before and after the festival, it may cause irreversible damage to your car. Therefore, Xiaobian has prepared a vehicle maintenance strategy and May Day travel tips, let's take a look at it.
Security checks before departure are essential
Every holiday, many car owners will choose to travel by car, so in order to avoid accidents, it is still necessary to conduct a comprehensive inspection of vehicles before the holiday. The data shows that the highway section is a place where accidents occur frequently, and the casualty rate is very high, so it is necessary to check the tires, fluids, brake pads, lights and vehicle tools very carefully before departure.
First of all, as an important part of the car, the degree of wear of the tire has a great impact on whether the driving is safe. At this time, the owner can check whether there is obvious damage to the side and grounding part of the tire before leaving, whether there is a foreign body such as stones between the tire pattern; the oil is mainly based on whether the whole car oil and water are enough, especially the brake oil, which the owner usually pays less attention to; when checking the brake pads, pay attention to the sign of the wear limit, if it reaches or approaches the sign, it is necessary to consider replacing the brake pads. In addition, the vehicle tools should also be checked to see if they are complete, in case of emergency.
Of course, going to the 4S shop for inspection and maintenance is more comprehensive, but the waiting time will inevitably be a little long. So, can the owner check the basic situation of the vehicle himself? Of course, in fact, there are many after-sales managers of 4S stores who have said: "Every car will have a maintenance cycle, and the owner will have no problem as long as he or she maintains the car according to the cycle set by the manufacturer." "If you're not comfortable, check some basic items yourself before you go out.
In addition, due to the repeated impact of the epidemic, disinfection has become a key part of travel, and car owners can use disinfectant to wipe the surface of frequently touched parts such as door handles, steering wheels and seats. At the same time, the vehicle is easy to accumulate sediment for a long time, and there will be dust adhesion, so what to do before departure is to clean the outside of the body, so as not to damage the paint film on the surface of the car with difficult stains.
For fuel vehicle owners, after making the above preparations, they can basically travel with peace of mind, but for new energy owners, long-distance driving is also affected by the mileage. But there are always more ways than difficulties, and new energy vehicle owners are also skilled.
First of all, how to replenish energy is a very important point in long-distance self-driving, so before traveling, we must check the coverage of charging piles on the way in advance. In addition, planning a clear and reasonable route, such as road closures, control, road construction, etc., can help you save a lot of time.
Entering May, the temperature gradually rises, and many car owners turn on the air conditioner when they get on the car, which will cause a certain degree of electricity consumption. Therefore, Xiaobian suggests that if the temperature in the car is not too hot, try to turn off the air conditioner, and if the rear seat is not occupied, you can also close the rear exhaust air outlet. Finally, the use of the vehicle's kinetic energy recovery system when driving not only extends the range of the electric vehicle, but also reduces the overall power consumption of the vehicle.
After the holiday vehicle maintenance is also important After the May Day holiday, the maintenance of vehicles is more than usual, and the warranty of the 4S shop will also increase, so it is best for the owner to make an appointment first, which not only saves time, but also does not delay the owner's car. It is understood that the maintenance of vehicles after the holiday includes basic maintenance such as cleaning and inspecting the body, adding oil, and tires. Among them, the process of the road has taken places that are usually unfamiliar and not often visited, and the complex road conditions may cause a slight scratching of the car chassis. At this time, the vehicle needs to be thoroughly cleaned to better check whether the body has scratches and other issues, even if it is a shallow scratch, it must be repaired in time.
It is worth mentioning that after long-distance work, the various liquids of the car will inevitably be consumed and infiltrated, so after long-distance driving, various oils should be checked; comprehensively check the tire air pressure, four-wheel balance, if serious wear is found, it should be replaced in time.
Auto network review: tens of millions of roads, safety first With the upgrading of living standards, most families will choose self-driving, so in the process of driving, safety is of course the most important. Under the condition, you can do some simple inspection and maintenance of the car before traveling, in fact, there are many project contents, which should be checked and handled in the usual maintenance, and the driving safety is in place. Finally, everyone should ensure safety during the road trip, so that their body and mind can be fully rested and relaxed.