The summer season to motorists gives no less worries and troubles than winter. During this period, the car requires special care. Suffers due to high air temperature primarily the car interior. In just two to three hours of standing in the sun, a plastic panel of devices can crack or even melt. Electric devices will also suffer in the heat: relay, radio, sensors.
Stecol tinting is the most common out of this situation. But we must not forget that the norm of light transmission of wind glasses is 75%. Light transmission of front door glasses should be 70%. Toning the remaining glasses is not normalized.
How to care for a car in the summer
A protective screen under the windshield or curtains on the windows can help cope with overheating. If you need to leave a car for several hours, then look for a place in the shade. If this is not possible, then cover the car with a protective cover.
Due to high solar activity, a car coating can burn out. Follow the cleanliness of the car, wash it in time. Otherwise, the car will be covered with spots due to partial and uneven burnout of the paint. The surface of the body can also be protected with protective polishing.
How to care for a car in the summer
In hot weather, most motorists use air conditioning. But with a sharp difference in the temperature of the glass of the car become very fragile. Therefore, before the direction of chilled air on the windshield, it is necessary to cool the entire interior. And only in two minutes you can already turn on the air conditioner completely. This will avoid cracks and their further repair.
In the heat, even a slight chip can be the cause of bursting glass. Especially when parking on an uneven surface that contributed to the skew of the body. But the repair of cracks will be much cheaper than the complete replacement of the glasses.
Make sure that the thermostat is functioning perfectly, as well as the fan on. Before the trip, always inspect the radiator for any objects (dust, fluff).
How to care for a car in the summer
The engine that has overheated will lead to a fairly costly overhaul. And the bulkhead of the cooling system costs several times cheaper.
Make sure that the trunk is always a container with antifreeze. If the problem arises, it will be possible to add a little coolant and calmly reach the maintenance station. Take the heat from the motor at this moment by launching the heater to the maximum power.
The brake system in hot weather is also capable of failing. Brake liquid can change properties at 120 degrees, accumulating moisture. Replace it twice during the year. New will withstand heating up to 200 degrees.
You can not leave in hot weather in the cabin of the machine sensitive objects to temperature: aerosol cans, lighters, as well as objects with flammable substances.
