Do you know what can explode under the hood?

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List of the most explosive components expert “Behind the wheel” Alexey Revin.

1. Oil filter

When starting the engine in cold weather, a low-quality consumable can burst along the seam under the pressure of thick oil. The effect under the hood will be like an explosion.

*This material was created by a person who has the status of a foreign agent in the Russian Federation.

2. Band

If the tire is overinflated and warmed up while driving, a cord breakage may occur at high speed. The same – from hitting an obstacle.

3.Air bag

Of course, it should explode, but not by itself, but under certain circumstances. But in illiterate work on dismantling the steering wheel or in a collision at decent speed on a curb with a standard height of 165 mm, it can work.

4. Gas bottle

Of course, it has several degrees of protection against excessive internal pressure, only refuels at 80% and has a safety valve to relieve pressure. But problems can arise if the safety systems fail. It won’t seem like much.

5. Gas lighter

Many people forget about them in the glove compartment, but in the summer, in the sun, the car interior can heat up above 50-60 ° C. And this, as you know, is higher than the permissible storage temperature for lighters.

There are more explosive components in the car. More about this in our material.

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