Caring for your car in summer heat

In these FEHAS the heat adversely affects mendimiento engine and it loses power.

It also increases the risk of breakdowns, the bulk of them will be the air conditioning system or air conditioning. But there are other sensitive to high temperature components.

Here we detail a number of tips for car care and proper operation of the air conditioning during the summer months.

Engine temperature. See that the temperature gauge should never reach the red zone if you do not want to burn the engine.

Tires. In summer tires reach a higher temperature. If we pressure too low, the tread will heat up even more, something will shorten their life.

Tires are susceptible to problems as a direct result of the high temperatures of asphalt.

Brakes. To slow the car, the brake pads rub against the disc. This generates heat and summer temperatures reaching age

Also due to external heat, cooling is more difficult. The car brakes far less and brake fluid life is shortened and discs can be deformed.

Parking lots. Try to park in the shade, consider also the movements of the sun. Always place a parasol on the front parabrasis and used shields for the steering wheel.

Air conditioner. You can always cool off the car with air conditioning. But the air conditioning in good condition is the only thing that will save you from heat.


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