Automobile maintenance in winter

The winter temperature in the northern region is low, so it is recommended to use 0W and 5W engine oil. In addition, before entering the winter, check the liquid level of the dipstick to ensure that there is no oil loss.

cooling system

Another very important liquid is antifreeze, also known as coolant, which is an important part of the engine cooling system. In cold winter, you must use special antifreeze for cars, especially in the north, where the temperature is below zero most of the time. If the cooling system of the engine is ordinary water, it will form ice, which will cause the car to fail to start normally and even cause serious damage to the engine.

Forgetting to replace the special antifreeze before winter will lead to engine failure, so be sure to check whether the antifreeze is special for winter before winter. For general family cars, it is recommended to replace antifreeze every two years.

Gas treatment system

In cold winter, it may often happen that the car can't start. In addition to the lack of cooling system and battery power, the unsmooth air intake system is also one of the factors. Too much carbon deposits in the throttle and air intake are easy to cause ignition difficulties. In summer, the influence of high temperature on starting is not obvious, but in winter, problems such as air intake system will adversely affect starting, and the low volatility of gasoline is easy to cause ignition difficulties in winter.

Under normal circumstances, it is recommended to clean the accelerator carbon deposit every 20,000 kilometers. The cleaning effect is better in autumn or before winter, which can prevent the engine from ignition difficulties and make the winter smooth. De-fogging/Frosting After a car stays out overnight in winter, it's easy to get a layer of ice on the window. If you shovel the ice manually, it is easy to scratch the glass. Therefore, ice water can be easily removed by the windshield deicer to prevent re-icing.