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How To Prevent Car Fire by tahoe(m): 10:47am On Sep 04, 2016 |
most all of the vehicles fires could be
avoidable if we just perform proper
maintenance. But time and money are not
always on our side, and we often skip services
intending to have them performed as soon as
we can – but days turn into months and then
it is easy to forget vehicle maintenance
altogether…until something happens.
To minimize risks for vehicle fires, have your
car checked out at every oil service. Every
vehicle has a maintenance service interval
schedule that is recommended service by the
vehicle manufacturer – and sticking to the
recommendations can help to lower risks for
vehicle fires in addition to a whole lot of other
vehicle problems.
Keep in mind though, that a lot of fuel
components are impossible to see without
removing items or shields to gain access to
them. For a few of these parts, in some vehicle
models, it can even take more than an hour of
labor to get to the point where the parts are
accessed. That is why if you ever have any
needed repairs around these areas, it is a good
idea to have them checked while the mechanic
has accessed that area of your car.
Also, fuel O-rings are not maintenance items,
and in many cases fuel injectors are not either.
But professionals know that they only last so
long and become safety concerns after a
certain point. O-rings usually start to show
their age at around 60,000 miles And one last thing, if your car starts to overheat, don’t push it – especially in the summer. A car engine is already at an extremely high temperature, add high outdoor temperatures plus overheating and things can happen real fast. The best thing you can do is to pull over quickly – to the nearest area you can safety pull over – and turn the car off. Then get it to a repair shop. WHAT TP DO IF YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE So, there’s a car on fire – what to do? Don’t be a hero. Turn off the car and get out. Remember, vehicle fires erupt fast, and include a myriad of toxic fumes that can overcome you in as little as two breaths. Just get out of the car, and don’t go back in. Your purse, cell phone, wallet etc. just aren’t worth your life. What about using a fire extinguisher? Even though everyone should have a first alert auto fire extinguisher in their car, the chances of you being able to get to it in time are small and, again, not worth it. If you do not have experience fighting car fires, then don’t attempt it. Leave it to the professionals. And, if the fire is near the front of the car, or under the hood, lifting the hood is the absolute worst thing you can do because you are introducing more oxygen to the fire and you are potentially exposing yourself to extremely toxic fumes and sparks. So please, if your car ever catches on fire – just get out. Someone nearby will be able to call emergency responders. Be safe out there!
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Re: How To Prevent Car Fire by Lexusgs430: 1:30pm On Sep 04, 2016 |
Falling all that, ensure you have the basic insurance cover (to include fire). |
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