As the temperature rises, summer has officially arrived across the country. Cars become particularly vulnerable in the hot summer, and car failures will increase. Cars in the hot summer weather usually experience engine overheating, tire blowouts, air conditioning failures, battery failures, brake failures, etc., which requires us to pay more attention to the maintenance and repair of cars. Used cars in particular are more prone to malfunctions in hot weather due to aging parts caused by long years of use. So what can we do to avoid the above situation? Guiyang Silu, as a used car dealer from China, has accumulated rich experience in second hand car sales in the past few years. In addition, Guiyang Silu is also very proficient in professional knowledge of the structure, maintenance, and repair of Chinese cars.

Here are some tips we have summarized for you to pay special attention to when using your car in hot weather：

First, check the engine oil. The engine oil is the guarantee for a car to run at its best performance. Hot weather places very high demands on the quality of the engine oil, which must maintain good fluidity and viscosity. Checking the engine oil is very simple. Use the engine oil caliper that comes with the car to determine whether the engine oil is sufficient. Then apply the oil on the caliper on white paper and judge the quality of the engine oil by the color. If it is brown, it means that the engine oil is in poor condition, and you must replace it with new oil.

As the temperature rises, the tire pressure will also increase. Be sure to check it and keep it within a reasonable range. If the tire pressure is not appropriate, it will increase fuel consumption and even cause a tire blowout. In addition to checking the tire pressure, you should also check the tire tread. Tires that are severely worn should be replaced in time. Also remember to clean the stones in the tread, otherwise it is easy to lose control on a slippery road in the rain, which will pose a safety hazard. If the tire wear is irregular, you can change the tire position.

Air conditioners are frequently used in hot weather. The entire air conditioner filter needs to be cleaned regularly, otherwise the blockage of the air conditioner filter will reduce the cooling effect and produce a large number of bacteria and odors. The air conditioner filters of second hand cars will age and breed bacteria due to long-term use, so we recommend that you replace all the air conditioner filters when you purchase a second hand car.

In addition, the car body needs to be maintained in the summer. This can create a protective film on the car paint to prevent rain erosion and greatly improve the gloss of the car paint. Paint maintenance usually can choose glaze sealing or coating. Both methods are much better than traditional waxing, with a longer protection period, better protection against ultraviolet radiation and rain erosion, and the car paint can also be isolated from the air to prevent oxidation and fading.

Finally, the protection of the wipers is the most easily overlooked part. Wipers are consumables and one of the most consumed parts of a car. They are usually replaced every year. In the summer, wipers are easily deteriorated under the sun. When parking, it is best to park the car in a cool place and avoid direct sunlight. In addition, there are also some rules when using wipers. If there is any dirt on the glass, it is best to use glass water, and do not let the wipers rub against the glass dry. If there is a hard object attached to the glass, it should be cleaned by hand to avoid damaging the wipers.