The content of the article:
- Measures to prevent overheating of the car body and interior
- If the cabin is already hot
- If there is no air conditioner
Summer for that and summer, so that it was hot. For the sake of fairness, it is worth noting that in summer there are also gloomy, rainy days, but the word "summer" in our language is associated with the summer heat. The phenomenon is not bad, I must say, expected by everyone, especially in winter, but at the same time it is known that the heat is not always necessary and pleasant. For example, it can be too hot inside a car.
According to the laws of physics, the metal surface of the car body tends to heat up quite strongly from the scorching rays of the sun, creating discomfort inside the cabin from heat and stuffiness.
And if, at the same time, there is no air conditioner in the car, or it has broken down, then the situation can become critical. Just imagine: your car has stood in the sun all day at a temperature of +30 degrees, and sometimes even higher.
As a result of such a thermal load, the temperature in the cabin can rise to 70 degrees, and this is no longer a joke. If after work you try to get into such a car, the hot air may prevent you from doing this.
Measures to prevent overheating of the car body and interior
It seems that any driver at one time faced such a situation, and, naturally, in such cases a natural question arose: what measures to take?
First, let's look at several ways to protect the car body from summer overheating.
- Leave the car for storage in the underground parking, where it is cool enough, and therefore, overheating of the body is completely excluded. True, it is worth admitting that such parking lots are quite rare in our country, so we will consider the next option.
- On a hot day, place the car under a canopy that creates a shade and therefore neutralizes the heat effect. If you constantly leave the car in the same place, then you can make a canopy with your own hands - it's not difficult.
- If the presence of a canopy is not foreseen, you can use shadows from trees or from nearby buildings. But you should take into account the time of movement of the sun. For example, a car left in the shade at 8 o'clock in the morning will be in direct sunlight by lunchtime.
- And it also happens that there are no shadows at all in the forced parking lot. But here, too, there is a way out that can be used. If such a situation arises, position the vehicle so that the sun's rays do not touch the steering wheel and dashboard, that is, with the back to the sun.
- However, in the presence of a special reflective curtain, the car will have to be placed “facing” the sun. The choice of such curtains is quite large. They can be attached with suction cups, Velcro, straps, etc. But at the same time, remember that the size of the protective screen must correspond to the dimensions of the windshield: if it is too small, it will let in the sun's rays, and too large will create problems with the fastening. Of course, it is safest to mount the reflector outside, but if you doubt the honesty of passers-by, then you will have to install it inside the cabin. By the way, you will do the right thing if, in addition to everything, cover the front panel and the steering wheel with a white cloth. This precaution will reduce heat inside the passenger compartment and prevent the plastic from burning out and thermal deformation.
- There is another way to protect the car body from overheating in the heat: cover the car with a cover made of a special reflective material. This cover will not only reduce the degree of heating of the interior, but will also serve as reliable protection for the paintwork from UV radiation.
- And the last piece of advice. To avoid overheating of the passenger compartment in hot weather, you can leave the windows slightly ajar. Yes, of course, this can attract the attention of petty thieves, but if you installed deflectors on the windows, then you can rest assured. Open the windows just enough so that the deflectors can close the gap formed from prying eyes, and at the same time from possible rain.
If the cabin is already hot
If you have not taken any measures to prevent the interior of the car from heating up in the heat, then the occurrence of a high temperature in it during parking is inevitable. And what to do in this situation? It is quite possible that your first gesture will be to turn on the air conditioner at full power.
But, we assure you, there is no need to rush. From the school physics course, we remember that some objects are capable of collapsing from a sharp temperature drop.
An unexpected blast of cold air can cause cracks in the glass, which will entail absolutely unnecessary financial costs for you. In addition, you can have an elementary cold, which is completely inappropriate in the summer. Therefore, before you get behind the wheel, lower the windows on the doors, and open the doors themselves wide. This is necessary in order to create a draft that brings hot air out of the passenger compartment.
By the way, it often happens that the steering wheel, seats and other parts of the cabin are so hot that it is impossible to even touch them. In this case, use wet wipes, in the absence of which a wet towel will also work.
Note: under no circumstances use sanitary napkins for your hands, as they leave sticky marks that will create a lot of trouble for you. Use only wipes that have been impregnated with a special cleaning agent.
You can turn on the air conditioner only after the hot air has completely left the cab. At the same time, direct the air flow through the side and central "visors" and at the same time give the fan maximum speed, and fix the climate control regulator at the lowest temperature.
In order not to overload the air conditioner and the climate system, open the windows slightly - the hot air will escape much faster. And remember that you do not need to operate the air conditioner at maximum mode for too long, otherwise the engine may overheat.
If you, as the lucky owner of an air conditioner, have cooled the air in the car with this device, then keep in mind for the future: the windows must be closed while driving so that the cooled air remains in the cabin.
Traffic jams also need to be considered. The fact is that in such cramped conditions, the car moves very slowly, and the air conditioner operates at maximum mode, which often leads to overheating of the engine. It is important here to control the temperature of the coolant.
To avoid troubles in such a situation, we advise you to turn off the external air capture for 10-15 minutes. Thanks to this, the air conditioner will operate within one atmosphere, which means that the device will cool the less hot air.
If there is no air conditioner in the car
But those drivers who were unlucky with air conditioning should do the opposite while driving - keep the windows open so that they capture the oncoming flow of fresh air. But at the same time, you should not abuse open windows too much, so as not to catch a cold. For the same reason, it is better to open windows where no one is sitting. The ideal option is to open diagonally.
Another option for air cooling in the absence of an air conditioner is the use of damp towels, which you fix on the "visor" (deflectors). The result, of course, will not be the same as with the air conditioner, but, nevertheless, it will be the result.
Some car enthusiasts recommend using a fan, but it will be even less helpful.To some extent, curtains or tinted glass can help get rid of the heat in the cab. But, as practice shows, the most effective is a special thermal film, which is installed on the glass of the car. Every self-respecting driver should have this device. It is purchased even by those motorists who have air conditioners, fortunately, this film is inexpensive. Its only drawback is the complexity of application. Therefore, if there is no experience to install such a film, it is better to invite a specialist or a more experienced driver.
In conclusion, we would like to note that there is no universal panacea for combating heat in the passenger compartment, however, fulfilling our wishes will greatly facilitate your use of the car in the summer.
