The scorching heat in most parts of India is not only a problem for humans but also for machines. In the scorching heat, many vehicles overheat and stop working after driving a short distance. In this season, the vehicle, especially its engine, is most affected. In this year’s record-breaking heat, your vehicle is also overheating after driving a short distance. Let us know what methods can be adopted to protect the car engine from overheating during the scorching heat season.
Use a sunshade or a thin layer
An easy way to prevent the heat of summer from entering the car during travel is to cover the car’s window parts. Sunshades can be used on the windshield of vehicles. Using sunshades on windshields will protect the plastic in the cabin area and prevent it from melting or bursting. Apart from thisThe window can be covered with a film i.e. a thin layer.
The use of dark coloured film on the glass of vehicles is illegal, so you can use light coloured film which blocks the heat to a great extent and reduces the outside temperature reaching the cabin. Using sunshades is also a better option, which keeps the temperature inside the vehicle balanced. Many premium cars already have these features, but they can also be purchased and installed later from the market. Both these options can prove to be effective in blocking the harmful ultraviolet rays (UV rays) of the sun.
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Do not park in the sun
When the engine gets too hot, it is wise to park the vehicle on the side in the shade. Then the bonnet should be opened so that the heat trapped around the engine can be removed by air, which can help in cooling the engine. Let the vehicle stand there for about 30 minutes so that the engine gets enough time to cool down.
Parking your car in the shade is a good way to protect it from the heat. If you are out on a trip, you may have difficulty finding a parking spot for your vehicle. But you should still take some time to find a good place to park your car and avoid parking in the sun.
turn off the car’s AC
Switching off the air conditioner or AC during the summer is the last thing anyone would think of, but it can actually prevent the engine from overheating. When the temperature outside is much higher than normal, the AC has to work extra to cool the car cabin, which puts extra strain on the engine.
Turn on the heater
This may sound a little weird, but turning on the heater will move the heat away from your engine, giving it a chance to breathe. However, it will make people inside the vehicle uncomfortable.
refill engine coolant
Coolant should be checked during summers as it keeps the vehicle’s engine cool. Before the summer starts, it is a good practice to fill the engine coolant to its appropriate level as the radiator works more frequently when the temperature is high. Coolant works to carry away the heat from the engine and dissipate it into the atmosphere through the grill. Always use the appropriate coolant for the vehicle. If coolant is not available, top it up with antifreeze or water as a temporary measure.
Save the color by polishing the car
There is a risk of the car’s paint fading in summer. To prevent this, get the car polished with ultraviolet UV protection in summer. This will prevent the car’s paint from fading. Apart from this, the polish will also prevent the paint from getting damaged due to the dirt thrown on the car by birds.
Check the tyre pressure once a week
In summers, the tyre pressure suddenly increases and the chances of it bursting increases. To avoid such a situation, it is important to take precautions in advance. For this, you should get the tyre pressure checked once every week.