The hot summer is also a "tough" season for your car. Car owners must pay extra attention to some details of car maintenance in order to prevent their beloved vehicles from "suffering from heatstroke". Car front logo

Protecting the paint surface - Exposure to intense sunlight can cause significant damage to a car's paint surface. For car owners who care about the "face" of their beloved vehicles, it is essential to wash them frequently and wax them regularly. If you want to do a more thorough protective job, it is recommended to apply a glaze or film to the paint surface, giving the car paint a layer of "crystal protective clothing".

Pay attention to cleaning - In the summer when car Windows are often opened, dust can easily be blown into the car. After a period of time, the car will become sticky and dirty, and even have an unpleasant smell. Plastic parts such as the dashboard and door trim panels should be cleaned with a brush and detergent. To prevent cracking and aging caused by ultraviolet radiation, a layer of surface wax can be applied after cleaning.

Preventing blowouts - In summer, the road surface temperature is relatively high, and the usage environment of car tires is even harsher. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to the inspection and maintenance of car tires, regularly check the tire pressure, and prevent blowouts.

Check the brakes - During the rainy season, the wet road surface reduces the friction coefficient between the tires and the road surface. Especially when there is water accumulation on the tire tread, the friction coefficient is even lower. A sensitive braking system becomes particularly important. Therefore, it is necessary to frequently check the braking system to be prepared for any eventuality.

Preventing fires before they occur - Summer is a high-incidence period for vehicle fires. It is understood that improper operation by drivers or potential hazards in the vehicle are the main causes of vehicle fires. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on inspecting the car's oil, electricity and other circuits. If any aging circuits are found, they should be sent for repair in time to prevent spontaneous combustion.

Make good use of the air conditioner - Before entering the vehicle, open the Windows for ventilation and turn on the external circulation at the same time. Wait until the hot air inside the vehicle is discharged before turning on the air conditioner. This way, the cooling effect will be faster and better. When the vehicle speed is below about 25km/h, the air conditioner should be set to a lower gear to prevent insufficient power generation and cooling. When driving in the rain, the car Windows are prone to fogging up, affecting vision. At this time, just adjust the wind direction to the windshield and turn on the compressor to send cold air, and the effective defogging can be achieved within a few seconds.

Prevent evaporation - In summer, when temperatures are high, the evaporation of both oil and water will increase. Therefore, it is essential to tightly close the fuel tank cap and prevent oil leakage from the oil pipes. Regularly check the water level in the radiator, the oil level and height in the crankcase, the height of the brake fluid in the master cylinder, and the density and height of the electrolyte in the battery, etc. When not in compliance with regulations, timely additions and adjustments should be made.

Pay attention to "anti-freezing" - In summer, some people think that antifreeze is no longer needed and ordinary tap water can be used as a substitute. In fact, this practice is not appropriate. Professionally formulated antifreeze not only has excellent low-temperature resistance but also outstanding high-temperature resistance. High-quality antifreeze can only be "boiled" when the temperature approaches 200℃. Using antifreeze in summer will prevent car owners from being troubled by the radiator boiling over. In addition, antifreeze also has the functions of rust prevention and scale removal. Therefore, in summer, it is still necessary to use the original factory antifreeze, which can play a role in "preventing heatstroke and cooling down".

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems - Air conditioners are components that are used very frequently in summer and are also the most prone to failure. The most common faults of automotive air conditioning systems are refrigerant leakage and poor cooling. Refrigerant leakage is usually caused by the aging of sealing gaskets in the pipeline, abnormal refrigerant pressure, damage to system components, etc. After the leakage fault is repaired, it is necessary to replenish the refrigeration oil, evacuate the system and charge the refrigerant. The refrigeration oil and refrigerant must be of good quality and of the same model as the vehicle requirements. Among the various faults of poor cooling, the most common one is poor heat dissipation of the air conditioning system. The main items that need maintenance are the cleaning of the condenser and the working condition of the cooling fan.