Tips for car care in summer

Tips for car care with the next summer. Image: wikimedia

Car maintenance advice from the Spanish DGT with the arrival of summer and the highest temperatures

According to the General Directorate of Transport (DGT) of Spain, he reminded motorists that summer is almost upon us and that vehicles can be seriously affected by the high temperatures that we have to tolerate as part of our life in Spain, that heat can act not only on the engine, but also on other parts of the vehicle.

In the summer of 2019, DGT reported that a total of more than 1.3 million vehicles needed breakdown assistance, which is an incredible statistical equivalent of around 14,100 vehicles per day, most of which (35%) were caused by air conditioning. or air conditioning.

Here are some tips from DGT to ensure your car doesn't turn into a stat.

LIQUIDS.
We all know that car maintenance is year round, but in the summer, heat can affect fluids like oil levels and coolant.

TIRES.
Flat tires and flat tires are more common in summer due to the high temperatures on the asphalt of the road, so it is important to monitor tire pressure, especially if you are planning a long trip.

MOTOR TEMPERATURE.
The temperature gauge is usually on the dash next to the fuel gauge, although some modern cars have done without it. When it cools down, it will be on the lowest setting, but within 5-10 minutes it should reach the optimal temperature (around 90 degrees).
You should always make sure that the needle never reaches the red area if you do not want to burn out the engine, but if it does, a stopgap solution is to turn the car heater to the highest possible temperature as this will remove heat from the engine. Engine.

BRAKES.
To stop the car, press the brake pedal, which causes the brake pads to rub against the disc. This creates heat and in summer the temperatures are even higher.
Because of the external heat, it is more difficult to cool them and under these circumstances the overheating of the brakes is favored, which greatly reduces the braking of the car and shortens the service life of the brake fluid and the discs can become chained.
For good brake maintenance on long descents, use lower gears to save on braking and avoid aggressive driving.

AIR CONDITIONING.
Air conditioning in summer is a must, and in the end, working air conditioning is the only thing that will keep you out of the heat. So, if you find your car is not working properly, take a look and even come to the garage to have it checked.

Car care tips from Diario de Sevilla .

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