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Cleaning the car: Washing the underbody in the spring can be dangerous

2023-04-14T15:25:44.363Z


Road salt, grit and moisture bother your car in winter. All this should be properly removed by the beginning of spring.


Road salt, grit and moisture bother the car in winter.

All this should be properly removed by the beginning of spring.

Kassel – From O to O is the motto for changing seasonal tires.

To be more precise, from October to Easter and vice versa.

So it's almost time to dig out the tires from winter storage and make sure they still meet safety standards.

According to the ADAC, the removed winter tires should also be cleaned before they are stored dry in the dark and cool.

It is also useful to check if the wipers need to be replaced.

They may have cracked due to the snow and ice in winter.

Another sign that you need new wiper blades is that they leave a smudge when wiping.

In the same breath you can also remove the film of dirt on all windows from the inside and outside.

And of course vacuum everything.

  • Key facts at a glance:

  • clean windows

  • Remove grit and impurities

  • change tires

  • Replace and check fluids

  • Change wiper blades

  • Check electronics

  • Clean interiors

Spring cleaning: The car should also be clean

Winter marks should also be visible on the rest of the car.

There are two ways to get rid of these: On the one hand, the car can be cleaned yourself at a car wash.

Good care products can also be used for this.

Here it is very important to use special means for the car.

Typical household cleaning products are too aggressive.

They could leave damage, it says on kennzeichen.de.

However, this does not apply to all cleanings in the car.

There are definitely practical household items that take great care of leather steering wheels.

On the other hand, the car can also be cleaned by a car wash.

The ADAC recommends a short pre-wash beforehand.

If Split is hanging on the car, it can otherwise leave unsightly marks.

The wheel arches should also be cleaned briefly on this occasion.

Plants often leave out these places.

Mistakes when cleaning the car – washing the underbody in the spring can be dangerous

Since pollen likes to fly around in spring and the sun shines more, the paintwork of the car should be protected.

A preservation can be carried out for this purpose.

This can also be done with the car wash, but it just doesn't last very long.

If done by a professional, the protection can even last up to half a year.

The underbody should also be checked by a workshop.

Using water to clean it yourself can do more harm than good.

The plastic cover allows moisture to penetrate into cavities, as the ADAC writes.

Fit for spring: the last steps for a roadworthy car

Last but not least, all the lights and fluids in the car should also be checked.

To do this, open the bonnet.

If there is dirt here, do not use a steam jet under any circumstances.

The electronics are sensitive and could be damaged.

The engine oil, coolant and windshield wiper water should be topped up if necessary.

In the case of the latter, a window cleaner additive can be added.

To avoid possible complications, it is best to wait until there is no antifreeze left.

(fh)

Source: merkur

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