How to prepare the car for the spring: a comprehensive guide (+ bonus)
Do It Yourself / / December 19, 2019
Weather finally happy warm welcome, will forget about the thick jacket and removed from the boot scrapers with brushes. But do not forget that in the spring of the car should be prepared no less carefully than for winter. Reckless motorists change tires limited, but for those who really love your car and take care of it, it is only the first item in the list.
1. Change shoes for the season
The most obvious effect has several important nuances. Do not rush to change the tire as soon as the sun begins to warm and melt the snow. Night frost and sudden change of weather can play a cruel joke with you, because the summer tires are not designed for use in low temperature conditions. The rubber composition of any summer tires dubeet cold and does not work as it should. So even in the dry form of the asphalt can be dangerous roller.
Check the weather forecast for the coming days and plan to replace tires only if the average temperature rises above the level of +7 C °, and the night will no longer fall to zero. Typically, such a time comes in early to mid-April, but in central and north frost may be in May.
Delay the replacement is also not necessary, as the exploitation of winter tires in the warm season entails increased wear them. In addition, the drive will have much more accurate, especially on studded models. The sharp acceleration and braking on pure asphalt fraught emission spikes and loss of sideslip.
Before installing the wheels otbalansirovat desirable, even if the summer tires were on the disks.
Store set to be filmed in a dark and well-ventilated place exclusively in a horizontal position. It does not matter, with or without the tire wheels. It is best suited for this garage at the cottage or basement. The worst possible place - a balcony on which to direct sunlight and heat tires dry up and exfoliate.
In our conditions, the service life of summer tires - about five years, regardless of appearance. Winter usually lasts for 3-4 seasons. The reason is still the same: the rubber composition does not tolerate temperature changes and changes its properties. If you do not want to risk and decide to get a new summer tires, it is possible to select suitable online store Isnext. Range, including drivesFor every taste and budget.
2. We do not save on oil
How would you not carefully traveled, winter operation of the car - it is always a higher load on the engine and transmission. Changes in temperature, traffic jams in constant drastically reduce resource poured into the engine oil. About the service intervals between shifts of 10-15 thousand kilometers and do not think. This is for Europe, the USA and other warm countries.
If you value your engine, do not skimp on the oil change every 7500 km. All major manufacturers of lubricants presented in directory Isnext. You can also find other consumables needed for replacement: oil or air filters, candles and much more.
Even the most modern engines in operation Oil consumption in certain amounts, so it is better to buy at once, taking into account top-up to last until the next replacement.
Do not spill the oil by pouring when the hand is not a funnel collapsed help of heavy paper a bag.
Check the oil level is recommended once a week, it is better in the morning, and the engine is cold. The vehicle must be level, and the oil level is between the upper and lower stamped feeler.
3. We are engaged in washing and cleaning
After a winter of careful cleaning is required. But do not wash the car in the next fine day. Until melted all the snow, and the roads are flowing streams with the remnants of chemicals, time consuming and means of treatment will have little effect. But after the first rains can begin: on their own or outsource it to a specialist.
It should be rinsed thoroughly not only the surface of the body, but the wheel arches, as well as chassis components: anthers SHRUS, amortization racks and other details with the rubber components. Elements that have lost elasticity, covered with cobweb of small cracks or tears are visible, it should be replaced immediately. On Isnext without problems buy parts for all brands of cars.
Caring motorists also do not forget to polish the paintwork. Before the operation it is important to carefully paint over all defects repair pencil, brush and wait about ten days before the final hardening of the enamel. Only after this training, you are ready for polishing.
4. Restore order under the hood
Even if the machine is protected engine compartment, after the winter under the hood it is unlikely to be pure. Before proceeding to wash the engine compartment, it is necessary to close the generator unit fuse, battery and other electronic components by means of conventional plastic bags or film, securing them with tape.
It is important to remember that the use of pressure washers can not. To remove dirt and chemicals from the spar or glasses resistant enough sprinkle them with a concentrated solution of the domestic car shampoo sprayer, wait a bit and clean running water.
Similarly, if necessary, have to do with the heat sink. However, there is high-pressure washing is contraindicated. Powerful water torch from the "Korhera" and similar devices instantly zavaltsuet thin aluminum honeycomb assembly, which inevitably worsen and cooling will cause motor overheating.
5. Get out in the cabin and the trunk
The smell of damp - one of the problems after the winter due to moisture soak into upholstery. But do not just arm detergent and a vacuum cleaner. It is better to choose a sunny day and a good dry interior, removing all carpets and opening the door.
Generally, winter dirt still falls on porous floor covering and dries whitish crust on the reactants. It needs to loosen stiff brush and only then to begin vacuuming. Best of all, if there exists a washing vacuum cleaner, but in this case you will need another day to dry.
It does not hurt to bring order and in the trunk, removing from there all the excess. Shovel, wires for lighting and other winter attributes are unlikely to be needed. Ideally, the trunk must be empty, unless you're a fan of spontaneous trips with an overnight stay in nature and gatherings around the campfire.
6. Getting rid of squeaks
Another problem, which is manifested immediately after the winter - is creaking door hinges. Most of it is exposed to the rear left door, which is used less often. Many automakers believe that the friction components are lubricated for life and do not require maintenance. Alas, not our conditions.
Now autochemistry market has a host of modern lubricants in aerosol format. One of the best - with the content of copper and ceramics. To eliminate squeaks need to take a can and probryzgat joints hinges, travel stops, and pressure rollers each door.
If there is no covenant spray, suitable conventional syringe with a needle. Fill it with oil, close the cap and carry any with him. This lubricator is also suitable for the lubrication of door locks and larvae.
7. Check all fluids
After the winter will certainly want to fill up a tank of a washer, but also does not hurt to check the levels of coolant and brake fluids, topping them to the position of labels if necessary.
Omyvayki for the first time, better pour antifreeze, so as not to be affected during possible night frosts. To replenish the lack of brake fluid and antifreeze fluids must be of the same colors and brands that have previously been used. Thus it is necessary to pay attention to their consistency and degree of contamination. You may have to drain the old and replace them with fresh ones.
8. Charge the battery
If the battery has gone through the winter, then at least until the next season more suitable. During warmer months, the battery capacity is increased, it is not consumed quickly. Besides engine oil nezagustevshim twist at start much easier. Nevertheless, better to make sure that the battery is working, and will not cause unpleasant surprises.
If the battery is maintenance-free, it is necessary to look at the status indicator and checked for smudges, after which the charge of AC charger after removing from the machine or disconnecting the wires from the terminal, so as not to damage the electronics on-board network. In serviced before charging the battery check electrolyte density and level of topping up with distilled water if necessary, to the plate were completely covered.
9. Change the wiper blades
car wipers can be compared to a toothbrush. They are recommended to be changed every season, especially after the winter. Water and sand-salt abrasive, flying out of the way, quickly leads the rubber edge worn, and smeared on the glass dirt fraught with loss of visibility.
To protect yourself from problems, worn brushes better timely replaced. Top model - frameless, with silicone working part. On Isnext can choose any size of brushes from different brands.
10. Diagnose the chassis and suspension
Driving on our roads in the winter - a real test for the suspension and chassis of the car. After the end of the season you should definitely make sure that all their components have successfully survived the winter, and to make a full diagnosis in the service station.
The suspension and chassis, all nodes are interconnected, so small breakdowns entail more serious faults, which will manage the elimination of much more expensive. Therefore, let the wizard will check all silent blocks, levers, bushings stabilizers and other parts subject to wear and replace the new one.
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