Why does the steering wheel of a car quickly wear out and become unusable
- June 19, 2023
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A worn, shabby steering wheel is a disaster for many cars, which often does not depend on mileage or driving style. The most interesting thing is that it
A worn, shabby steering wheel is a disaster for many cars, which often does not depend on mileage or driving style. The most interesting thing is that it does not even depend on the model of the car. On some, the “steering wheel” will last for decades, on others it will have to be tightened after a few years. So who is responsible for the imminent wear of the steering wheel, the AvtoVzglyad portal found out.
Surprising, but a fact: the car owner looks much less often at the appearance of his car than at the interior. And what part of it is right under the nose and constantly climbs into the eyes? Of course, the steering wheel. In a new car, it is clean and beautiful, it is pleasant to handle it, in a used car it is shabby, shiny somewhere, it is clear that it has been working. And some are completely worn to holes. Nodding their heads, the ‘experts’ will say: a mileage of a million kilometers. And they are seriously mistaken. During the same trip under similar operating conditions, the “steering wheel” can be radically different for different drivers.
It is believed that the rings on the fingers scratch the steering wheel. There is some truth in this, but only a fraction: the metal will undoubtedly leave marks, no matter how carefully the owner or owner holds the “steering wheel”, but these will rather be scratches, and not huge wear circles that arouse interest in mileage.
There is also a place to simply be dirty: in addition, the steering wheel must be washed as often as the body. He is touched for many hours a day, leaving behind sweat and dirt, which in turn negatively affects the skin, suede and plastic. And even polyurethane. Everything that human hands touch has the property of perishing.
Rough skin and labor are a factor that undoubtedly affects the condition of the steering wheel, but an even more “burning” effect, which immediately leads to the appearance of bald spots and other signs of wear – fuel and lubricants. Getting on the wheel of gasoline, diesel fuel and engine oil usually causes monstrous traces of operation.
Mechanics, truck drivers and other commercial vehicles know this better than anyone. Getting on the coating and, having rubbed on the “steering wheel”, the fuel, which, as you remember, is also a light solvent, very quickly erases the protective layer. And there it is not far from the edge base. To avoid consequences and forced repairs, you should regularly wash not only your hands, especially if you dug under the hood for this or refueled yourself, but also the steering wheel rim itself.
The steering wheel is the vehicle control element closest to the driver and requires constant “tactile contact”. But the point is that he is most often forgotten when cleaning the car. But in vain: you need to direct the marafet in the cabin exactly from the “steering wheel”, because more dirt accumulates on it, dear, than anywhere else. Well, except maybe rugs. Although the last statement is true, it unfortunately does not apply to all cars.
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Surprising, but a fact: the car owner looks much less often at the appearance of his car than at the interior. And what part of it is right under the nose and constantly climbs into the eyes? Of course, the steering wheel. In a new car, it is clean and beautiful, it is pleasant to handle it, in a used car it is shabby, shiny somewhere, it is clear that it has been working. And some are completely worn to holes. Nodding their heads, the ‘experts’ will say: a mileage of a million kilometers. And they are seriously mistaken. During the same trip under similar operating conditions, the “steering wheel” can be radically different for different drivers.
It is believed that the rings on the fingers scratch the steering wheel. There is some truth in this, but only a fraction: the metal will undoubtedly leave marks, no matter how carefully the owner or owner holds the “steering wheel”, but these will rather be scratches, and not huge wear circles that arouse interest in mileage.
There is also a place to simply be dirty: in addition, the steering wheel must be washed as often as the body. He is touched for many hours a day, leaving behind sweat and dirt, which in turn negatively affects the skin, suede and plastic. And even polyurethane. Everything that human hands touch has the property of perishing.
Rough skin and labor are a factor that undoubtedly affects the condition of the steering wheel, but an even more “burning” effect, which immediately leads to the appearance of bald spots and other signs of wear – fuel and lubricants. Getting on the wheel of gasoline, diesel fuel and engine oil usually causes monstrous traces of operation.
Mechanics, truck drivers and other commercial vehicles know this better than anyone. Getting on the coating and, having rubbed on the “steering wheel”, the fuel, which, as you remember, is also a light solvent, very quickly erases the protective layer. And there it is not far from the rim base. To avoid consequences and forced repairs, you should regularly wash not only your hands, especially if you dug under the hood for this or refueled yourself, but also the steering wheel rim itself.
The steering wheel is the vehicle control element closest to the driver and requires constant “tactile contact”. But the point is that he is most often forgotten when cleaning the car. But in vain: you need to direct the marafet in the cabin exactly from the “steering wheel”, because more dirt accumulates on it, dear, than anywhere else. Well, except maybe rugs. Although the last statement is true, it unfortunately does not apply to all cars.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
