Than snow and frost are dangerous for cars

Winter cold will come soon, so it is useful to remember what awaits drivers in times of constant frost and snowfall. In principle, modern cars are adapted for driving at sub-zero temperatures. The fact is that during the warm period the drivers themselves have already lost the whims of winter. But this time of year requires a special approach to driving and following certain rules for car care.

Frostbite

If the temperature drops below 10 degrees, the suspension starts to function a little differently. And all because at this temperature, its parameters change:

rubber silent blocks are now a little tougher;
shock absorber fluid becomes viscous.

Fortunately, such small problems disappear after a few kilometers of journey: after all, all the suspension mechanisms get warm and ready for the previous functionality. It is recommended to go in the frost gently, slowly. So, you extend the life of the suspension.

Janitors

If the machine has stood in the cold for a long time, check to see if wipers go to the glass. If you start to turn them on in this state, the load on the electric drive will increase significantly. This can lead to a complete breakdown of the network or a decrease in power.

Hummocks

Snow-removal equipment does a useful job, but leaves behind snow banks, which later turn into ice hummocks. It is necessary to carefully pass such areas, because of them you can hit and break the bumpers, lower spoilers, plastic shields.

Depth

Pay attention to the snow-covered areas: behind a thick layer of snow can hide holes, curbs, stones, ice. So, you can easily damage the sills or bumpers.

In cramped

One of the consequences of the winter season-significantly narrowed roads and parking. So, making a maneuver in the usual mode, we can rest against a snowdrift or even damage the body of the car. If you go in reverse, then we can run into trouble: the exhaust pipe is clogged with snow.

So, you need to take into account the closer space and carefully make any movement, especially in the case of parking.

Fragility

One of the properties of frost, which drivers most often forget about, is that it makes all things more fragile. Now we do not recommend knocking your foot on plastic mudguards and other mechanisms: you can lose them or break them.

Heating

It is recommended to leave the car for warming up in warm places: garage or parking. The ice cover will come off the body and the drains will be thawed out.

Imbalance

A lot of snow and ice can accumulate on the rims, and this leads to an imbalance. This is especially inherent in the inner side of the wheels, since there the shelves of the discs are wider. If at a speed of more than 60 km/h you feel the vibrations from the car, we recommend you go to the car wash and remove the snow and ice lumps.

Threat to Wheel Liners

If the wheel arches in time is not cleared of snow and ice, the wheel arches can be damaged, especially if they are plastic. The risk increases if you decide to load the trunk to the limit or drive through the plots. Therefore, it is important to get rid of snow and ice in time.