The operation of a car in winter is associated with sudden changes in temperature and the effect of anti-icing reagents on car parts, so when the heat starts, it is necessary to diagnose the chassis and braking mechanisms of the car, said Pavel Konstantinov, director of Avilon FAW service and spare parts, Gazeta. In an interview with Ru.
“If the car owner has comments about the steering, you need to adjust the camber and nose,” says Konstantinov.
change oil
Alexey Ruzanov, technical director of the Fit Service international network of automobile services, explains that with the onset of the warm season, it is also recommended to change the engine oil and filter to extend the life of the engine.
“In winter, condensation forms in the sump due to the temperature difference, which causes the formation of an emulsion.
As a result, the lubrication of engine elements deteriorates,
Ruzanov told socialbites.ca.
Condensation also forms in the fuel tank, which then gets into the engine with the gasoline, so flushing the fuel system is necessary, the source added.
“When the temperature drops below zero, the oil thickens. It takes the engine more time each time for the lubricant to reach all the key points.
As a result, oil consumption increases.
Therefore, it is recommended to replace or fill in the spring, ”said socialbites.ca, the press service of the Avtodom group of companies.
chassis
According to Aleksey Ruzanov from Fit Service, it is useful for residents of large cities, especially Moscow, to wash the underside of the car, clean the suspension parts from accumulated dirt in preparation for spring. In general, winter work adversely affects the condition of the chassis.
“Under the influence of frost, reagents and uneven roads, the suspension fails. Rubber and metal elements become unusable, oil seals tan, ”lists Ruzanov.
It also recommends paying attention to the condition of the wiper blades,
Make sure the pump and washer hoses are working properly, which can often freeze and lose tightness in the winter.
Possible overheating
The main buyer of the Veshnyaki Avto technical center, Sergey Shabunin, a very common malfunction that manifests itself after winter is the inefficient operation of the engine cooling system due to a dirty radiator. Air conditioning heat exchangers often suffer from dirt and reagents that need to be cleaned on the eve of the warm season.
“The biggest problem after winter is the contamination of the radiators. When it warms up, the load on the radiator increases and the car begins to overheat.
First of all, it is better to call the service and wash the radiators, both the cooling systems and the air conditioner, ”Shabunin says in an interview with socialbites.ca.
According to him, most of the dirt accumulates in the space between the radiators of the cooling system and the air conditioner, and these parts may need to be removed from the car in order to qualitatively remove the dirt.
In addition, with the onset of spring, it is beneficial to change the cabin filter, where moisture accumulates in the winter season,
apply antibacterial and antifungal agents to the radiator of the air conditioner in the passenger compartment of the car,
Added Shabunin. This can be done both in a service setting or on your own – with commercially available specialty sprays, provided with detailed instructions, he explained.
brakes
Fit Service technical director Aleksey Ruzanov emphasizes that failure of one element of the brake system or suspension can lead to the failure of other components.
“If you miss the moment when the brake pads are completely worn, it will destroy the brake disc. Accordingly, the repair cost will increase several times”, he gives an example.
Sergey Shabunin from the Veshnyaki Avto technical center says it is extremely important to check the brake fluid for moisture after the winter season.
“Brake fluid is hygroscopic, it absorbs a lot of moisture in winter.
Therefore, with the onset of spring, it is necessary to check the percentage of moisture in the brake fluid ”
– Shabunin notes in a conversation with socialbites.ca.
It is also necessary to clean the brake mechanisms with special tools from salt, sand, dirt – everything that falls on these parts during operation in winter conditions, adds Pavel Konstantinov from Avilon.
Body
Konstantinov warns that pollutants that get on the chrome parts of the car in winter can cause subsequent corrosion if the plaque is not removed in time.
“After the winter, it is necessary to clean the chrome with special pastes or to go to a workshop and process the parts for this.
Thanks to the cleanliness, the car will have a more attractive appearance,” he argues.
According to Sergei Shabunin, due to the use of brushes to remove snow and the frequent wiping of headlights after the winter season, if the glass is cloudy, it is useful to detect and remove paint defects as well as polishing the headlights. Also, with the onset of the warm season, it is possible to apply a protective liquid glass coating to the body.
tires
Avtodom’s press service told socialbites.ca that at an average daily temperature of + 7 ° C, it is necessary to replace winter tires with summer tires, balancing the wheels to ensure stability and controllability of the car.
In this regard, it should be guided not by the absence of snow cover, but by temperature,
Remember that summer tires provide good grip when the outside temperature is not lower than +4 ° C, says Aleksey Ruzanov from Fit Service.
“Now the situation in rubber is stable, there is no shortage, the market has completely adapted to the new conditions. There are remnants of brands that have left or left the country. Also, a large number of Chinese players have joined the squad,” he said.