Knowledge about using cars in winter | Don’t panic if your car is frozen

As the weather gets cooler, cars have become a warm haven for people when they go out. However, when there is heavy snow and wind in winter, many cars are frozen. In fact, cars are also afraid of the cold in winter. If you do not pay attention to maintenance, various problems will occur. Therefore, car owners should improve their awareness of safe driving in winter to ensure driving safety!

1. What to do if car windows freeze

It is common for car windows to freeze in winter, especially after it rains or snows. Many friends in the north know this very well. . In this case, you must not pour hot water directly on the car window. Although you may be anxious to use the car at this time, if you pour boiling water directly on the car window, it will not only easily cause the window glass to burst, but also cause Sudden changes in temperature cause the car paint to lose its luster.

Use a shovel directly. This method is too violent and not recommended. It is the most damaging method to the car window. The correct approach is: if there is snow, sweep it away first. If there is ice left under the snow, you can start the car first, turn on the heating system on the car, and then wipe the car with warm water. After rinsing, open the door again and wipe away the water stains to prevent residual water from freezing in the door seams.

Many car owners don’t have time to deal with the snow the next morning. They can wipe the car windows and windshield with onions the night before. When they wake up the next day, there will be no frost, fog and snow on the car glass. Freeze; you can also find a plastic bag cut into glass size and cover it; or when you get off the car, open all the windows first to make the temperature inside the same as outside, then close the door and lock the car. It will no longer freeze. The principle is very simple: there is no temperature difference between the inside and outside.

2. What to do if the wipers are frozen

In winter, when the temperature is relatively low and it is still raining or snowing, the car wipers can easily be frozen on the windshield. . At this time, you must not force the wiper to start, because this will easily cause the wiper motor to burn out. As the saying goes, forceful twisting is not sweet!

The correct approach is: before driving, if you find that the wiper blades are frozen on the front windshield, you should start the car first and turn the air conditioner to hot air. The wipers will naturally defrost after a while. . Car owners can also find a rag dipped in alcohol to wipe it. Of course, there is an easier way, which is to put the wiper up when parking on a snowy night in winter. Now I know why experienced drivers do this. Come on.

3. Wash your car promptly after snowing

In summer, most car owners like to wash their cars frequently, but in winter, the frequency of car washing is much less than in summer. The correct approach is: Although frequent car washing is not good, after snowy days, it is recommended that car owners wash their cars in time, because this can ensure driving visibility and the beauty of the vehicle, and can also reduce the impact of residual snow on the vehicle paint. corrosion.

Many people also have misunderstandings about car washing in winter. Some car owners use hot water when washing their cars after snow. As everyone knows, giving your car a hot bath after snow is devastating to your car, because the sudden change in temperature will damage the paint and make it gradually lose its luster, and the car's windshield may also burst in the pouring hot water. The correct way to wash a car is to start the car, turn on the heating system on the car, and then wipe the car with warm water.

4. Don’t mix antifreeze casually?

If you find that the antifreeze in your car is obviously insufficient, do not try to save money by adding water directly, as this will reduce the antifreeze. The freezing point of the liquid affects the use effect. Even antifreezes of different colors and brands cannot be mixed. The correct approach is: when replacing antifreeze, be sure to drain out the old fluid, clean the cooling system, and then replace with new fluid.

In addition, before entering winter, you must switch to glass water for winter. Although clean water can be used instead in summer, the substitute may freeze in winter. Therefore, in environments below 0°C in winter, you should replace it with glass water specially designed for winter, or add an appropriate proportion of alcohol to the glass water. It can also achieve the purpose of lowering the freezing point and resisting freezing.

5. Don’t forget to open the windows for ventilation while driving

It is a bad habit not to open the windows for a long time, because over time, the carbon dioxide in the car will increase, which can easily cause Driver's sleepiness. In addition, inhaling stagnant air for a long time will also affect the health of the people in the car and easily increase the chance of respiratory diseases among the people in the car.

The correct approach is: after driving for a period of time in winter, it is best for car owners to open the sunroof or car windows to let some air in, even though it is a bit cold. On the one hand, it can circulate the air in the car, improve the air quality, and make the people in the car less likely to feel sleepy; on the other hand, it can also effectively reduce the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the car, preventing the windshield from fogging, so as to obtain better driving visibility.

6. Do not wear snow boots when driving

The reason is that the soles of snow boots are relatively thick, so it is difficult to judge whether the brakes are suitable, and the braking distance will be longer than normal. It is not accurate, so traffic accidents may occur!

Cars must be carefully maintained in winter, because the temperature is very low and the parts of the car are relatively fragile. You must use them carefully to make your car survive the winter safely. Here are six things to pay attention to when using and maintaining your car. Must know!

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.