Effects of Winter on Your Car

As we bid farewell to summer, the winter arrives, bringing harsh conditions like icy roads, snow, and fog, a nightmare for your car and the driver. It becomes challenging to operate your vehicle under such conditions. People do not know this, but winter has a negative effect on your car, which we are going to discuss in this article.

ICY FUEL LINE

One thing you don't need to worry about is your fuel getting frozen. It is almost impossible. But the thing which is very much possible is that your fuel line can get icy due to water moisture. To avoid it, it is recommended that you avoid filling up your petrol tank entirely and keep it half full.

DAMAGED WIPERS

Cold weather can cause your windscreen car wiper blades to become very hard as they are made up of rubber and eventually break or crack. It is recommended to replace your wipers if they are old or worn out. Moreover, we tend to use wipers to clean the windscreen from any ice or snow as it is the easiest and the most convenient way to do so. However, this damages the wiper since ice and snow are solid and can easily damage or break the rubber off the blades. The only way to avoid this is to clean the windscreen from these obstacles yourself before getting in your vehicle.

DAMAGED WINDSHIELD

It is highly recommended not to clean your windscreen using cold or hot water since any sudden temperature change can cause the glass of your windscreen to contract and expand, which can lead to a broken windshield. It is even more dangerous if your windscreen already has cracks or chips. So, make sure that you get your windshield fixed before winter arrives.

HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION

Cold weather has a toll on your car engine as well in a way that you have to start your vehicle and keep it running for some time so that your engine warms up and performs better. As a result of this, your fuel consumption also increases. Additionally, your car engine requires more fuel in winter to keep itself warmed up, and it achieves this by consuming greater petrol to air ratio.

BURDEN ON BATTERY

Winter puts an extra burden on your car's battery. As the temperature drops, it slows down the chemical process occurring inside the battery, responsible for charging the battery. If there is not enough charge present, your car will not start properly and will require several tries, or you might even have to jump-start car battery. It is recommended that you get your battery checked by an expert before the start of winter to ensure that your battery has the required juice to keep your car up and running.

LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE

It is no surprise that air expands on heating and contracts on cooling. As the temperature is cold during winter and there is air inside the tyre, the pressure decreases. If there is low pressure, the road grip will decrease, making it even more difficult to drive in winter. It is advised to keep an eye on your tire pressure once every week.

Wrap Up

It concludes today’s blog post on how winter affects an automobile. In the next blog post, we plan on discussing how people can maintain their cars during the cold months. So, do not forget to keep checking our website for the next article.