Winter has arrived. With the low temperatures some measures must be taken to prevent our vehicles from suffering more than necessary.
Although in summer cars are not exempt from suffering the rigors of heat, a frosty night in the open can be very damaging. Protecting your car from the cold should be a priority.
Better safe than sorry
When the thermometer begins to point downward, the first measurements should be taken. Checking the battery is the first of them, since the cold is not particularly beneficial to them. Cars that sleep on the street can find a suitable blanket over it very useful, especially for their battery.
Act quickly. also check the condition of the coolant. If it has an opaque color, it is advisable to change it completely before the colder nights make their entry. When this liquid has this characteristic, it is more prone to freezing.
Do not use water under any circumstances
Neither as an emergency coolant, nor to fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Water does not require temperatures well below zero degrees to freeze.
Alert with Diesel vehicles
This fuel is supposed to reach a freezing point of -20 ° C. However, tragic episodes at less extreme temperatures are not uncommon. On the market there are additives available whose function is to prevent the freezing of “the blood” that moves your vehicle.
Do you sleep on the street? Special measures to protect your car from the cold
For prevent a layer of ice from forming on the rear and front windows, an aluminum sun visor can be used. If one is not available, it is imperative to detach the wipers from the glass. Otherwise, you run the risk of sticking to the glass.
Another measure to take to protect your car from the cold includes the locks. To prevent water from getting inside and solidifying it inside, you can use insulating tape. If in the same way the system does not work and the key does not turn, brute force to try to force it is not an option. You must use a hair dryer or hot water to melt what is inside.
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