8 things in a car that could explode

Not a single car explodes as shown in the movies. However, this does not negate the fact that in every car there are some parts that can explode at any time, even while driving.

Consider that this is yes elements, and what can happen to the car in such a situation.

The oil filter

A poor or too old oil filter may explode, for example, if you try to start the car in severe frost. This rarely happens - the filter element simply breaks. But sometimes it can be accompanied by cotton from under the hood.

Of course, the car will go, but such a sound cannot be ignored. Otherwise, unfiltered grease can cause rapid wear of the motor parts.

Battery

During charging, the battery generates a sufficient amount of hydrogen, which under certain conditions can be explosive. Most often, detonation occurs when you try to apply current to the battery or when a spark occurs from the outlet or when connecting / disconnecting the crab of the charger.

The result is sad - the battery will boil, and everything within a radius of at least one and a half meters will be filled with acid. To avoid this, the terminals must be connected before connecting the charger to the network.

Tire

If the tire is inflated too much, it can also explode. Most often this happens when driving at high speed or in a collision with an obstacle, for example, with a curb. A tire explosion can easily lead to a serious accident.

Often this situation is accompanied either by a pop, like a shot from a gun, or by a loud sound resembling a sneeze.

Lamp

Low-quality lamps from unverified manufacturers explode inside the headlights with enviable regularity and a frightening sequence. However, it is encouraging that the situation with the lamps was even worse 10-15 years ago.

However, there is nothing pleasant in such an incident. You will need to disassemble the entire headlight to remove any debris from the lamp. In the case of some foreign cars, you will need to visit a service center, since to replace the light bulb you will need to disassemble half of the front end.

Muffler

With prolonged rotation of the starter, fuel is sucked into the exhaust system. This occurs when the spark is poorly supplied. Everything may end up after the engine starts fumes of unburned gasoline sludge gas ignite in the exhaust system. This may lead to muffler depressurization.

This is extremely rare with injection engines. In most cases, this happens with carburetor cars.

Airbag

The only part of the car that is installed for the sole purpose is to explode in the cabin. However, in the case of illiterate installation and repair work, the detonation of the airbag can occur arbitrarily. Improper storage of the airbag can also cause it to explode.

Seat belt pretensioner

Few people know, but many modern cars are equipped with a seat belt pre-tensioning system at the time before the collision to group the driver or passenger. Its principle of operation is exactly the same as that of an airbag.

Pretensioners are triggered spontaneously for the same reasons as air bag deployment. The only good thing is that replacing them is much cheaper than refueling a fired airbag.

Gas bottle

Gas cylinders have several levels of protection, primarily against overpressure. However, all this does not mean that they are absolutely safe. Some craftsmen, wanting to increase the tank, interfere with the settings of the float in the tank, which increases the risk of an explosion after refueling.

Problems can also arise in the safety systems of an expensive vehicle, which, in turn, can easily lead to the ignition of the entire car.