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As the warm weather approaches, we need to take care of the car so that we do not get into trouble. First we have to pay attention to the engine and the cooling system and the radiator so that it does not boil.
Car preparation tips for hot seasons
- Never open or remove the engine thermostat in summer. Having a thermostat on the engine is also necessary in summer and makes the engine quickly reach the standard temperature in the early hours of the morning and after turning on, and does not work cold. If you think the thermostat is causing the engine to overheat, make sure it is intact, and then inspect the rest of the cooling system, including the radiator, cooling pump, and belt, for troubleshooting. The car engine needs less time to warm up in the summer.
- Before using the air conditioner, be sure to check the gas level and charge it in case of shortage.
- If you do not have a covered parking lot, try using cotton cloth tents to cover your car.
- Try not to expose the car to sunlight as it will damage the body paint, especially when the car has been washed and is not completely wet.
- The air pressure of the tires increases due to the increase of air temperature in summer, so check and check the tire pressure at shorter intervals.
- You can use dashboard protectors to protect and maintain the dashboard as sunlight may damage the dashboard.
- Temperature changes and extreme heat can affect the operation of your brakes. It is best to check your brake pads before the heat starts. If you do not have expertise in this field, be sure to go to the repair shop to replace the brake pads if necessary.
- Try to wash the car zero once or take it to the car wash to clean all the components.
- Check the amount of car oil. To do this, remove the engine oil gauge rod and check the oil level. It is true that we normally check the oil level every thousand kilometers, but experts recommend that you do this before long trips and before the start of the summer season. Do not forget to turn off the engine at least 5 minutes before the test. After checking the indicator, if the oil level is lower than the minimum mark, you should add engine oil.
- Check the air filter inside the cabin and the oil filter and other consumables.
- You can smoke car windows to allow less heat and sunlight to penetrate into the car. Of course, keep in mind to smoke as much glass as is allowed and not be fined by the police.
- Choose a suitable antifreeze according to the car manufacturer’s recommendation, weather conditions and considering the cooling volume, and pour the required amount of antifreeze into the radiator. It is worth mentioning that car manufacturers recommend the use of 1: 1 solution of antifreeze and water (50% by volume of water and 50% antifreeze) as a suitable cooling fluid in cars and emphasize its use throughout the year (this solution has a freezing point of 36 ° C). – and the boiling point of 129 ° C will be under system pressure).
As the warm weather approaches, we need to take care of the car so that we do not get into trouble. First we have to pay attention to the engine and the cooling system and the radiator so that it does not boil.
