[Auto Repair Knowledge]How to maintain your car in rainy season

A rainy day is the most annoying moment for car owners. The car body is full of mud and scale, and there are often strange smells in the car. Sometimes the car will have some minor problems, which makes people feel even more frustrated. Therefore, we must pay particular attention to the way to keep a car in wet weather. Here are some suggestions from experts on this.

Recommendation 1: Wash the body frequently

After days of rain, in addition to mud, there are often sticky substances like tar on the car body. If it is not cleaned in time, it will easily stick to the car shell firmly over time and it is difficult to remove it. Pay attention to the bottom and lower parts of the vehicle, where the dirt accumulates the most, it is more difficult to clean, and it is also prone to rust or damage to the paint.

Recommendation 2: Protect the paint

　　carThe paint surface of the car body is originally to protect the car shell, and the acidic components in the rain have a corrosive effect on the paint surface, and will cause damage to the car body over time. Therefore, in the rainy season, it is best to give the car to the car. Perform a paint maintenance. A simple and effective method is waxing. The longer and more effective method is to seal the glaze. Both can prevent the paint from fading and aging, thereby protecting the car body from damage.

Recommendation 3: Chassis maintenance

In addition to the paint, the chassis is particularly prone to rust because it is close to the ground, so you must pay attention to the cleaning and anti-rust treatment of the car chassis.Chassis maintenance is generally done by professionalcar repairCenter to do it. The general procedure is to clean first, then anti-rust treatment, the whole process needs to last 30-40 minutes. Do a chassis anti-rust treatment, and the anti-rust effect can be maintained for 3 months or more.

Recommendation 4: Check the circuit

Such as checkingAccumulator, To see if the power is sufficient, etc. On rainy days, car owners sometimes encounter the problem that the engine is not easy to start, and sometimes even if they barely start, they are weak.The most likely cause of this problem isIgnition systemLeakage caused by moisture.The most important thing is to checkHigh-voltage lineIf it is found that poor ignition and engine performance degradation are caused by the humidity of the ignition system, you can temporarily wipe the inside and outside of the distribution panel and the wires with a dry paper towel or dry cloth. If it is aging, it must be replaced in time.

Recommendation 5: brake water removal

With a lot of rain and high air humidity, the car brake fluid can easily absorb moisture. In some vehicles with severe water absorption of brake fluid, water droplets can be seen on the cover of the brake fluid oil cup.Because of the carBraking SystemMost of them are dual-pipe vacuum assisted hydraulic brakes, and the brake fluid that transmits the braking force has extremely strong water absorption. If water enters the brake fluid, the high temperature generated by friction will vaporize the water during braking. The gas is compressible, and when compressed in the brake fluid, it will cause brake failure or even failure. Once it is found that the brake fluid of the car is seriously absorbing water, it should be sent to a professional repair shop to remove the water.

Recommendation 6: Dehumidify the air conditioner

It is rainy outside and the interior of the car is naturally damp. In addition to opening the door to let the car in the sun when it is sunny, turning on an air conditioner or putting a desiccant is also an excellent way to prevent moisture. Most people are not very sensitive to the humidity in the car, and often only notice this problem when the cushion is wet. In fact, increased humidity in the car will often cause abnormal operation of some electronic devices. For example, there is often a layer of fog on the surface of CD records in the car, which will cause difficulty in reading the disc. It is best to scrub it every once in a while. In order to avoid moisture when installing the CD drive, do not install it under the floor or seat, and it is best to install it at a high place on the body. In addition, in order to prevent the sound from being wet, you can also put a small dehumidification box in the trunk.

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