Common sense of using a car in winter

The weather is getting colder and colder, and cars have become a warm harbor for people to go out. But when it snows in winter, many cars freeze. In fact, cars are also afraid of cold in winter. If you don't pay attention to maintenance, there will be various problems. Therefore, car owners and friends should improve their understanding of safe driving in winter and ensure driving safety!

1. What should I do if the window freezes?

It is common for windows to freeze in winter, especially after it rains or snows. Many northern friends have a deep understanding. In this case, you must not pour hot water directly into the window. Although you may be in a hurry to use the car at this time, if you pour boiling water directly into the window, it will not only easily cause the window glass to burst, but also make the car paint lose its luster because of the sudden change of temperature.

Using a shovel directly is too violent and not recommended. It is the most harmful method to the window. The correct way is: if there is snow, sweep it away first. If there is ice under the snow, you can start the car first, turn on the heating system on the car, and then wipe the car with warm water. After washing, open the door again and dry the water to prevent the water left at the crack of the door from freezing.

Many car owners have no time to deal with the snow the next morning. They can wipe the window and windshield with onions the night before, and there will be no frost, fog and ice on the car glass the next day. You can also find a plastic bag cut into the size of glass to cover it; Or when you get off the bus, open all the windows to make the temperature inside the car the same as that outside, then close the door and lock the car so that it won't freeze. The principle is simple: there is no temperature difference between inside and outside.

Second, what should I do if the wiper is frozen?

When the temperature is low in winter and it is still raining or snowing, the car wiper can easily freeze on the windshield. Never start the wiper forcibly at this time, because it will easily cause the wiper motor to burn out. As the saying goes, strong twist is not sweet!

The correct way is: before driving, if the wiper is found frozen on the front windshield, start the car first and turn on the air conditioner to hot air. After a while, the wiper will naturally thaw. Car owners can also find a rag dipped in alcohol to wipe it. Of course, there is a simpler way, that is, when parking on a snowy night in winter, put the wiper on it. Now you know why the old driver did it.

Third, wash the car in time after the snow.

In summer, most car owners love to wash their cars often, but in winter, the frequency of washing cars is far less than that in summer. The correct way is: although it is not good to wash the car frequently, it is recommended that the owner clean the car in time after the snow, because this can ensure the sight of driving and the beauty of the car, and also reduce the corrosion of the paint surface of the car caused by residual snow water.

Many people also have misunderstandings about washing cars in winter. Some car owners use hot water when washing their cars after snow. As we all know, giving a car a hot bath after snow is harmful to the car, because the sudden change of temperature will hurt the car paint and make it lose its luster gradually, and the windshield of the car may burst in the pouring hot water. The correct way to wash the car is to start the car and turn on the heating system, and then clean the car with warm water.

Fourth, don't mix antifreeze casually?

If you find that your car antifreeze is obviously insufficient, don't add water directly to save money, which will lower the freezing point of antifreeze and affect the use effect. Even antifreeze of different colors and brands cannot be mixed. The correct way is: when replacing antifreeze, pay attention to release the old liquid, clean the cooling system, and then replace it with new liquid.

In addition, before entering the winter, we must switch to glass water for the winter. Although clear water can be used instead in summer, it may freeze in winter. Therefore, in the environment below 0℃ in winter, it should be replaced with special glass water for winter, or an appropriate proportion of alcohol should be added to the glass water to reduce the freezing point and prevent freezing.

Don't forget to open the window to get some air when driving.

It is a bad habit not to open the window for a long time, because after a long time, the carbon dioxide in the car will increase, which will easily cause the driver to feel sleepy. In addition, inhaling stagnant air for a long time will also affect the health of people in the car, which will easily increase the chances of people suffering from respiratory diseases.

The correct way is: after driving for a period of time in winter, the owner had better open the skylight or window for air, although it is a little cold. On the one hand, it can make the air in the car circulate, improve the air quality and make the people in the car less sleepy; On the other hand, it can also effectively reduce the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the car and prevent the windshield from fogging, thus obtaining a better driving sight.

6. Don't wear snow boots when driving.

The reason is that the soles of snow boots are thick, so it is impossible to judge whether the brakes are appropriate or not, and the braking distance will become inaccurate than usual, so traffic accidents may occur!

In winter, cars should be carefully maintained, because the temperature is very low and some parts of cars are fragile. It is necessary to use your car carefully in order to make it safe for the winter. You must know the precautions for car maintenance at six o'clock!

This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.