Driving in the monsoons is bliss! But that’s just one side of the coin. Driving in the rains is as hazardous as it is fun as the chances of a breakdown or a mishap increase manifold. It’s imperative for you to take extra care of your vehicle to make sure that you enjoy your drive in the monsoons without any hassles. Here are a few things about your car you should take care of as the rain gods smile upon you:
1. An eye for the leaks:
With constant rains and accumulation of muck under your car, things can get sneaky – it becomes difficult to tell if it’s the rain water that’s dripping or valuable fluids like the coolant or oil! The solution is simple. Make sure you pressure wash the under-belly of your car every now and then and then check if any liquids are still dripping. Coolant is generally green, blue or yellowish in colour. Such leakage may cause over heating of the engine and in turn a seizure. Keep checking the coolant level if you suspect leaks.
Oil on the other hand would look red, golden or black depending on its age and forms a multicolour halo as soon as it falls on a wet surface. If you see your car leaving either of these trails, its time to see the mechanic ASAP! It’s also recommended to wash the radiator fins to avoid muck from settling in. Accumulated muck can reduce the cooling efficiency of the radiator, again leading to over heating of the engine.
