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Here are 5 effects that heat can have on your car and why you should pay attention to the temperature of your car at the beginning of the dry season

Nobody likes to incur unforeseen costs, even the richest man in Africa will not want that to happen to him.

But a period of dry weather can leave you with no choice but to watch your car closely.

The heat of summer or harmattan can affect your car in different ways.


Here are 5 types of effects to watch. We also added ways to solve problems and some preventive measures.


1. Make sure your engine is cold


In hot weather, making sure

your car's engine is cool, something you can do to help it work better, even if it works very hard.

Proper cooling system maintenance is what you need at this point to ensure that the adverse effect of heat on your vehicle is reduced.

Check that your fans are running and that the radiator is filled with the specified coolant.


2. Check your liquids and top up


In times of high temperature, doctors recommend drinking plenty of water.

Your car must also have enough fluid for optimum performance.

The heat can cause the liquids in your car to dry out, which is extremely dangerous for the engine.

A liquid level drop will reduce its ability to serve as a coolant and increase the risk of overheating or damage to components.


The fluids to be checked are the engine oil, the transmission fluid, the brake fluid and the water in the radiator.


3. The battery may become depleted and damaged


With increased heat, the life of your car's battery and terminals could be affected.

It is composed of water and acid and the heat can cause the evaporation of the fluid, exposing the battery.

It would be a good idea to park your cars in a shade to keep the internal temperature low.

Check the terminal head of your battery and clean the corrosive build-up.


4. Pay attention to your tires


When the heat is high, the rubber on the tires of your vehicle dries.

This condition causes the tires to crack and sometimes bulge.

The pressure in the tires increases when the weather is warm and this reduces the ability of the tire to grip firmly on the road.

The heat of the road when you travel a long distance with tires inflated excessively could endanger your life.

Checking your tires regularly to make sure they are not overinflated is a good habit to imbibe.

Somewhere around the driver's area, you will find the specific limit and size of the tires for the car.


5. Be sure the cooling system works


Ideal for your air conditioning system helps ensure that your temperature is good enough to keep your car quiet.

Keeping the heat of driving properly in your car is crucial to reducing fatigue and keeping the driver safe.

Beware of Fire

Make sure that you will not leave your car or your pet when the heat is high.

This can cause stroke and kill anyone or livestock.

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