Polar wave: care and tips to protect the car engine from low temperatures

He winter began to be felt in the City and surroundings, and the care of the vehicles It became a mandatory treatment for its owners.

The first ignition of the day is vital for cars that sleep outdoors and do not have a shelter to contain them in the event of low temperatures. temperatures. For this reason, it is essential to take precautions to maintain optimal vehicle performance.

There are generally different problems that car owners should be aware of, in order not to suffer the cold mornings and the raw nights in the City.

Car engine care to cope with the cold

According to Eduardo Bello, a mechanic from the city, in dialogue with the adnsur site, one of the crucial aspects is to ensure that the car or truck battery is in perfect condition.

“It is more demanding when it is very cold, especially in the morning but during the day too, Low temperatures cause it to lose power”Bello explained. He also warns that if the battery is not in good condition, “you have to keep checking it because at some point the vehicle will stop starting.”

Another notable impact of the winter in the vehicles are the problems with the engine coolant, which needs to be checked periodically. “This has to do with the engine coolant, it needs to be checked when it is serviced, this is called measuring the pH, there is a device that measures it to know the tolerance to low temperatures of the coolant you have in the vehicle,” added Bello, highlighting the importance of using modern coolants that help maintain the engine temperature effectively.

What types of care are required in diesel vehicles?

In vehicles diesel equipped with glow plugs, Bello said that “when the temperatures drop, they start to have problems. Sometimes it is the moment when they are used, maybe in the summer they ran with 4-cylinder engines and with two or three burnt spark plugs and the car ran just as well, but when it gets cold, if all four are not working, it will not start.”

Regarding coolant maintenance, Bello explained that recommendations vary depending on the mileage and type of vehicle. In some cases, changing the coolant is mandatory under the manufacturer’s warranty, while in other older vehicles, it is sufficient to check the level and capacity of the coolant to ensure optimal engine operation.

Finally, on the impact of the cold in the battery, The mechanic suggested consulting with battery experts to conduct regular tests to evaluate the vehicle’s starting power and ensure stable performance during the cold season.