If the car is operated in conditions of increased complexity (e.g. at extremely high or low temperatures, air, poor quality fuel, dusty roads, etc.), it requires additional types of maintenance, for example, changing the oil with the appropriate viscosity class, installing reinforced air filters, adjusting the ignition, etc.
In addition, the intervals for technical inspection and maintenance work on those units and mechanisms that are subjected to more intense load, depending on the specific operating conditions of increased complexity, should be reduced.
Vehicle operation in winter conditions
In winter, the load on the battery increases. Therefore, before the onset of winter, it is advisable to check its condition at a service station.
If the car is not used for a long time during severe frosts, remove the battery and store it in a heated room.
At temperatures below 0°C, vehicles with turbodiesel engines are filled with special winter diesel fuel. From -5°C and below, gasoline is additionally added to diesel fuel.
By this time, it is desirable to check and prepare the cooling system for operation.
The viscosity of the engine oil must match the air temperature.
Timely conservation and washing of the car is the best protection against the damaging effects of the external environment of this period.
A special frost-resistant chemical component is added to the windshield washer water tanks, which improves cleaning and raises the freezing point of water.
It is advisable to replace summer tires with winter or all-weather ones.
When driving in mountainous areas, especially on snowy roads, it is necessary to have snow chains with you. On certain sections of mountain roads with snow drifts - their use is even mandatory, incl. and for vehicles with four-wheel drive.
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