How can a car catch fire in the heat with splinters on the windows and food in the cabin?
- July 26, 2022
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Heat is not only a test for a person, but also for a car. Sometimes the summer heat is even more dangerous than the winter cold. However, with
Heat is not only a test for a person, but also for a car. Sometimes the summer heat is even more dangerous than the winter cold. However, with a serviceable car you don’t have to worry about one or the other. But little things like dirt and dust, chips on the windshield and food in the trunk or cabin can cause non-standard problems in hot weather.
Problems always come from where you least expect it. And even if the car has had a full service and the technical part is working properly, you can still cause problems, especially if it’s hot outside. And the trigger for all of this can be dirt and dust in the cabin, forgotten food items and even flakes on your car windshield.
Snacking on the go is sacred. However, after the trip is complete, you should carefully inspect and clean up the cabin. Because food left in door pockets and water bottles in cup holders and on seats can really spoil the mood of a forgetful car owner.
Besides the fact that leftover gum and chocolate can melt, stick firmly to the coating and spoil it naturally, leftover soda can overheat and explode. In very bad conditions, a bottle of water can even become a fire source, acting like a magnifying glass that focuses the sun’s rays on a particular point. Food, if forgotten for a long time, is sure to attract ants to the salon or just start to give off a disgusting smell that is hard to resist.
However, food and water are not as scary as gas bottles or lighters in the cabin. These explode when heated with a high degree of probability. As well as aerosols with air fresheners. The latter can deform and leak from the heat, making them a source of concentrated odor in the cabin.
However, dirt on the bodywork and dust in the cabin are no less dangerous. For example, bituminous droplets or insects adhering to the paintwork prevent uniform discolouration of the bodywork. And that is why you have to go to the car wash just as often in the summer as in the winter.
Chips and cracks on the windshield in hot weather are also dangerous. In addition to the fact that due to the temperature difference in the cabin with the air conditioning running and on the street, cracks and chips can spread. They can also set fire to the upholstery of seats or ruin the front panel by refracting sunlight well.
And even the dust in the cab can cause problems. Due to the accumulation on the interior plastic, unpleasant odors can appear in the car. And it’s not safe for her to breathe. It is better to change the cabin filter more often and use the air conditioning. And in order for the plastic to retain its freshness for longer, it must be cared for using special automotive chemicals. It protects against harmful ultraviolet radiation and protects you from pollution.
To protect against the heat, we recommend that you park your car on the shaded side of a parking lot or at home. Use a reflective screen and removable tint. All this helps to avoid excessive heating of the cabin and related problems.
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Problems always come from where you least expect it. And even if the car has had a full service and the technical part is working properly, you can still cause problems, especially if it’s hot outside. And the trigger for all of this can be dirt and dust in the cabin, forgotten food items and even flakes on your car windshield.
Snacking on the go is sacred. However, after the trip is complete, you should carefully inspect and clean up the cabin. Because food left in door pockets and water bottles in cup holders and on seats can really spoil the mood of a forgetful car owner.
Besides the fact that leftover gum and chocolate can melt, stick firmly to the coating and spoil it naturally, leftover soda can overheat and explode. In very bad conditions, a bottle of water can even become a fire source, acting like a magnifying glass that focuses the sun’s rays on a particular point. Food, if forgotten for a long time, is sure to attract ants to the salon or just start to give off a disgusting smell that is hard to resist.
However, food and water are not as scary as gas bottles or lighters in the cabin. These explode when heated with a high degree of probability. As well as aerosols with air fresheners. The latter can deform and leak from the heat, making them a source of concentrated odor in the cabin.
However, dirt on the bodywork and dust in the cabin are no less dangerous. For example, bituminous droplets or insects adhering to the paintwork prevent uniform discolouration of the bodywork. And that is why you have to go to the car wash just as often in the summer as in the winter.
Chips and cracks on the windshield in hot weather are also dangerous. In addition to the fact that due to the temperature difference in the cabin with the air conditioning running and on the street, cracks and chips can spread. They can also set fire to the upholstery of seats or ruin the front panel by refracting sunlight well.
And even the dust in the cab can cause problems. Due to the accumulation on the interior plastic, unpleasant odors can appear in the car. And it’s not safe for her to breathe. It is better to change the cabin filter more often and use the air conditioning. And in order for the plastic to retain its freshness for longer, it must be cared for using special automotive chemicals. It protects against harmful ultraviolet radiation and protects you from pollution.
To protect against the heat, we recommend that you park your car on the shaded side of a parking lot or at home. Use a reflective screen and removable tint. All this helps to avoid excessive heating of the cabin and related problems.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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