It is really necessary to warm up the car when driving in winter

Because the editor's work is related to cars, so I know a little about cars, and friends around me will ask the editor if they have questions about cars. Some friends often ask, because today's car technology has become very advanced, such as keyless entry, one-button start and stop, cruise control, etc., and some high-end cars have achieved semi-autonomous driving, so do you no longer need to warm the car when driving in winter? Although the auxiliary functions of the car have improved a lot, the working principle of the engine has not been innovative, so it is really necessary to warm the car in winter. It is recommended that you keep the engine at 1100 rpm after starting it, and wait until the temperature displayed on the thermometer rises before stepping on the accelerator.

Don’t worry about antifreeze when driving in winter

Everyone must know that "antifreeze should be changed every three years and 50,000 kilometers", but this statement is for the case of "using the best antifreeze". From the editor's life experience, if the economic conditions are relatively good, it is still recommended to change to the best antifreeze. Because everyone uses their cars relatively frequently, and there are really not many antifreezes that can reach the freezing point of -45°C. Compared with replacing the antifreeze and repairing the engine, the former is cheaper and less troublesome.

Remember to clean the rearview mirror and rear window when driving in winter

In winter, after frost and snow, be sure to clean the rearview mirror and rear window, because Because we habitually turn on the warm air to blow the front gear when driving, and the car does not have a rear wiper, after driving on the road, we will find that the rearview mirror is not clear at all, the road conditions cannot be clearly seen, and we cannot change lanes safely, etc., and the risk factor is relatively high.

Keep a distance between cars and use lights correctly

It is human nature to be sleepy in spring and autumn. Many people have the habit of drowsiness in autumn and winter. And danger often occurs inadvertently. If you really feel tired, Brother Cha recommends that you change transportation or choose a suitable place to park and rest. If the situation does not allow it, you must also pay attention to the distance between vehicles and the speed of the vehicle, so as not to cause an accident due to temporary negligence; if you encounter foggy weather, remember to turn on the fog lights in time and understand the road conditions ahead in time.

Pay attention to the condition of the tires

Previously there was a saying that the tire pressure needs to be appropriately lowered due to thermal expansion and contraction in summer, but now the tires are basically designed with this in mind, so there is no need to worry too much about the tire pressure. On the contrary, the driving conditions of the vehicle have a greater impact on the tires. Due to factors such as icy roads, tires may age faster than in summer, and tire cracking may even occur in some severely cold areas. At this time, you should pay more frequent attention to the condition of your tires and consider replacing snow tires if necessary.