When driving, you must pay attention to which three lights are on?
Drivers should be careful when traveling to prevent problems before they happen. When driving on a hot summer day, pay attention when these three lights are on!
The water temperature warning light lights up
When the water temperature indicator light on the car dashboard lights up, it means that the temperature of your car is so high that it will cause "heat fainting". When driving on hot days, it is easy to encounter the problem of high water temperature (commonly known as "boiling"). In severe cases, white water vapor may even suddenly emerge from the engine hood.
There are many reasons for high water temperature, such as overload operation of air conditioners, failure of cooling components, water tank leakage, lack of coolant, deterioration of coolant, thermostat failure, blockage of the coolant circulation system, etc. . Therefore, when this light comes on, you should pay enough attention and deal with it in time.
Be careful when encountering "boiling"
Do not turn off the engine immediately, because the water pump of the cooling system is driven by the engine. As long as the engine is turned off, all parts of the engine will maintain a high temperature, which may cause Accelerate engine damage.
First turn on the double flashers, then park the car slowly in a cool place, keep the engine at idle, open the engine cover to help dissipate heat, and wait until the coolant temperature drops to normal before turning off the engine.
Do not pour cold water into the engine block or cylinder head. This operation may cause the cylinder block to burst due to sudden cooling.
The oil pressure fault light comes on
High temperature weather can easily cause the car engine to sound hoarse and make loud noises. This is because high temperature causes the engine oil temperature to be too high, the oil pressure to decrease, and the viscosity to decrease. At this time, the oil's oxidation resistance becomes worse, which will cause poor lubrication.
When the oil pressure indicator light comes on, the amount of oil in the engine is less than the minimum value, and the oil pressure is too low. At this time, you should stop the car immediately and turn off the vehicle immediately, otherwise the engine may not have enough oil. Lubrication will cause serious wear or scrapping of the engine.
If there is engine oil in the car at this time, you can add it to the standard position yourself. If not, call the rescue hotline~
Attention when using engine oil in summer
When driving in summer, you can consider switching to high-viscosity engine oil, such as 5w-40 and 10w-40, and pay attention to Oil quantity and oil quality ensure timely addition and replacement.
The tire pressure warning light is on
When the abnormal tire pressure indicator light is on, it means that the tire pressure is not suitable for use or the tire is damaged. The tire pressure should be checked to prevent tire damage. Abnormal pressure may cause tire wear and even traffic accidents. In summer, the road temperature often reaches above 50°C, and car tires can easily cause excessive tire pressure during driving (you can obviously feel the car vibrating very badly, and the ride comfort is significantly reduced).
In addition, excessive tire pressure will also reduce the contact surface between the tire and the ground, and the grip will also be reduced. If you drive on the highway for a long time, excessive tire pressure may easily cause the tire to burst, seriously threatening life safety.
Be careful with tires when driving at high temperatures
When driving under high temperature conditions, you should frequently check the temperature and air pressure of the tires to ensure that the tire pressure is standard. If the air pressure is found to be too high, it should be adjusted in time. And once you find that the tire temperature is too high, be sure not to pour cold water on the tire to "help" cool it down. This will cause uneven shrinkage of various parts of the tread and sidewall rubber layer and cause cracks.