I. Introduction
With the advent of summer, the scorching sun and high temperature have become the biggest challenge for people to travel. For our cars, hot weather is also a severe test. How can we protect our car in such weather and ensure that it can run safely and stably? Today, let's talk about the precautions for cars in hot weather in summer.
Second, the impact of hot weather on automobiles
- Engine overheating: In a high-temperature environment, the engine is prone to overheating, affecting its normal operation. Prolonged high-speed driving or stopping in congested roads can cause the engine temperature to be too high.
- Increased tire pressure: High temperatures can cause the gases in the tire to expand, causing the tire pressure to rise, increasing the risk of a puncture.
- Fluids are easy to evaporate: Engine oil, brake fluid and other fluids are easy to evaporate at high temperatures, resulting in a decrease in fluids and affecting vehicle performance.
- Accelerated circuit aging: In hot weather, automotive circuits are prone to aging, increasing the risk of short circuit and spontaneous combustion.
3. Car maintenance tips
- Check the coolant regularly: make sure that the coolant is sufficient, and replace the aging coolant in time to ensure the normal heat dissipation of the engine.
- Pay attention to tire maintenance: check the tire pressure regularly to ensure that it is within the normal range; At the same time, check the tire wear and replace the severely worn tires in time.
- Regular oil replacement: Regularly change engine oil, brake fluid and other fluids in accordance with the requirements of the vehicle maintenance manual to ensure stable vehicle performance.
- Check the circuit system: Regularly inspect the automotive circuit system, replace aging wires, fuses and other components in time to reduce the risk of short circuit and spontaneous combustion.
Fourth, driving precautions
- Avoid driving at high speeds for long periods of time: In hot weather, try to avoid driving at high speeds for long periods of time to avoid overheating the engine. If you need to drive for a long time, you can stop and rest at the right time to cool down the engine.
- Avoid parking on congested roads: When parking on congested roads, try to find a shady place to park and avoid direct sunlight that causes the temperature in the car to be too high.
- Pay attention to the use of air conditioning: In hot weather, air conditioning is an important configuration of the vehicle. However, using the air conditioner for a long time will increase the burden on the engine, so pay attention to reasonable control of temperature and time when using the air conditioner.
- Bring the necessary tools: When traveling in the summer, it is advisable to bring some necessary tools, such as coolant, tire inflator pumps, etc., in case you need them.
V. Conclusion
In short, in the hot summer weather, we must strengthen the care and maintenance of the car to ensure that it can run safely and stably. Through regular inspections, oil changes, driving safety and other measures, we can effectively avoid the adverse effects of hot weather on the car, so that the car can maintain good performance in the hot heat.