There is little denying that summers can take a toll on your car. So here's a list of tips to help your car beat the heat.
1. Essential Checklist:
a. People often tend to be overlook the condition of their car's tyres. An under-inflated tyre tends to protrude and put unnecessary pressure on the sidewalls that can cause the tyre to eventually blow. On the other hand, an over-inflated tyre lead to lack of grip.
b. Other than tyre pressure, car owners must also check for worn-out treads. You can either use a tyre tread depth gauge or use a 5 rupee coin to check if the depth is within the advised limits.
c. Check the car's oil, for it not only helps the engine run, but also keeps its parts clean and cool.
d. A car's air conditioning is of paramount importance in the summers, thus it is essential to get it checked annually.
e. The heat does not only make it arduous to cool the car, but can also cause cosmetic damage. Thus, it is important to park your car in a covered spot.
2. Safeguarding:
a. Use a polish with UV protection to regularly wax the car. It will reduce damage caused by the sun, and will also keep the car's paint from fading.
b. Use a sunshade to keep the cabin's plastic from fading and cracking. It will also keep the car comparatively cool.
c. While driving on the highway, keep the windows rolled up and switch on the A/C - this helps improve air flow around the car, and thus aids fuel-efficiency.
