In extreme heat conditions, motorists can face several additional difficulties when operating their iron horses. Here are some guidelines to help you get through the hot weather.
Instructions
Step 1
Ventilation and air conditioner operation
The operation of the air conditioner at a hot incoming air temperature becomes unsatisfactory. The reason for such poor cooling can often be a dirty cabin filter. The recommended period for replacing the cabin filter is every 15 thousand vehicle mileage. But it would be nice to replace it before the start of the summer season. And the price of this filter is only a couple of hundred rubles.
Severe contamination of the filter can be identified by an unpleasant odor in the cabin, when the ventilation is running.
When operating a car with a dirty cabin filter, the air is saturated with various bacteria that accumulate in the filter and which are very harmful to the health of your passengers.
Among other things, it must be remembered that the car engine cannot be turned off immediately after loading (after driving) if the air conditioner was running. Otherwise, the cooling system can be damaged due to high pressure in it.
Step 2
Air conditioner operation
If the car has been under the sun for a long time, then it is highly undesirable to turn on the air conditioner at full capacity. Because of the sharp temperature drop, the windshield or plastic parts of the passenger compartment can be damaged. It is recommended to first open doors or windows for a few minutes so that the interior cools down, and only then only turn on the air conditioner at low loads.
Also, do not forget about the instructions of doctors, who recommend that the temperature difference in the cabin and outside is only ten degrees. Otherwise, it is very easy to catch a cold.
Step 3
Brake system
When operating the car in hot weather, pay attention to the boiling point of the brake fluid. Since the braking efficiency is directly dependent on the quality of the brake fluid.
Do not forget that over time, this liquid absorbs moisture and its properties change, so it is recommended to change it before the beginning of summer. The problem is determined by pressing the brake pedal, if it becomes soft and falls through, then the fluid must be changed. With this operation of the brake system, it is advised to brake with intermittent pressing. If the fluid is normal, then it is still not recommended to brake abruptly and often in the heat.
Step 4
Paintwork
Heat can also ruin the appearance of your vehicle. First of all, the body paintwork suffers from exposure to sunlight. And even an imperceptible contamination of the car body can lead to the fact that the paint will fade unevenly.
In summer, in hot weather, it is not recommended to leave the car for a long time under the sun, and you should also monitor the cleanliness of the body.
Step 5
Refilling the car
In hot weather, it is highly undesirable to refuel the car "to full".
Since in the heat, the fuel expands and may even seep through the gas tank cap. And this is very dangerous, since any spark can cause an explosion or fire.
Step 6
Children, animals and miscellaneous items in the salon
Before leaving the car under the scorching sun, you need to make sure that there are no explosive and flammable objects (lighters, different cans) in the cabin. Because the interior of the car heats up so much that these things can easily catch fire or explode. And this, in turn, will lead to a fire and loss of the car.
And you also need to strictly monitor so as not to forget small children and animals in the car. Since in a closed car parked in the sun, they can easily die from the unbearable heat.
