Get your car ready for spring with avtotachki.com

Winter is one of the most difficult periods for both drivers and their cars. Negative temperatures (and sometimes severe frosts), snowfalls and precipitation, widespread dirt, sand and road salt on the streets are factors that significantly worsen the condition of each car. With warm spring days just around the corner, it pays to take good care of our car. With just a few steps, we can restore it to its former splendor, which it lost after several months of driving in adverse winter conditions. How to do it?

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Shortly speaking

Winter can hurt our cars. After several months of operation in unfavorable weather conditions, it is worth preparing four wheels for the arrival of spring. We will do this in a few steps, which we describe in more detail in the text below.

1. Let's start with the basics, i.e. from replacing winter tires with summer tires.

Weather-adapted tires = our safety and the safety of other road users. The equation is simple, and there is no point in doubting its correctness. So, when should we get rid of winter tires? It depends on many factors - it is generally accepted that the period when the temperature stabilizes at around 7 degrees Celsius or morethis is the optimal moment. If we miss it, there is a high chance that our winter tires will simply wear out. The soft composition used in them is not adapted to high temperatures, which significantly worsens their parameters (for example, the braking distance increases significantly). Tires begin to “float”, and on the road we feel less and less confident. So let's get down to replacing summer tires on time - our wallet will also thank us for this.

2. Step two, which is to polish the tires and wash the rims.

Since we are behind the wheels - do not forget to give them the appropriate shine! Tires are easy to clean and wet.using appropriate silicone resin formulations, eg K2 Bold. It is enough to apply it to the rubber and use a sponge to precisely distribute it over the desired surface. Shiny wet tire effect we kind of have a bank. It is worth performing this procedure, among other things on winter tires, before packing the tires in covers and storing them for the next season.

In turn, when washing rims, choose for which specific effectively removes sludge from brake pads and road dirt accumulated during the winter period. This is where the K2 Roton fits in perfectly with all types of rims – steel, chrome, aluminum and painted. It "pulls out" the dirt, giving it a bright blood red color. Just spray it on discs and wait for the effect. For an even better result, we can use a special rim brush that will allow you to reach hard-to-reach places, especially in the case of rims with a very complex pattern.

3. Third, let's thoroughly wash the car body.

The body of a car can be in poor condition after the winter season, which is mainly caused by road pollution such as dirt, sand and road salt. Let's take care of her by reaching for proven set of cosmetics for car washing and care... First of all, we will focus on products that remove dirt and scratches and restore the gloss of the car body, such as clays (K2 paint clay) and pastes (for example, K2 Turbo). Let's not ignore the chassis and wheel arches, because these are places that are particularly prone to rust. Remember that comprehensive care and maintenance of the car body and other body elements should be carried out at least once a year.

4. Step four - check the condition of individual components and the level of liquids.

• Heavy snowfall and a thick layer of white powder can mask holes in the pavement - so let's check it out. condition of the steering system and suspension.
• In winter, we use our brakes a lot - we make sure that the brake discs and drums are in good condition.
• Brake fluid is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture) Even 1% liquid water significantly impairs its properties.and the braking efficiency is reduced to 15%. So let's take a look at this.
• It is worth synchronizing the replacement of fluids - engine oil, power steering oil or coolant.
• Spring is a good time to install new filters - incl. air filter or cabin filter, as well as from the deterioration of the air conditioner.
• We will also check condition of rubber elementseg hoses that can be damaged.

5. Step Five - Details

With the most important maintenance of our machine behind us, let's focus on these smaller, but equally important, aspects. First of all, let's replace the wiperswhich can wear out due to low temperatures or strong friction of iced windows. We will also take care of the interior of the car. It's not just about vacuuming the floor, dashboard and seats, but also cleaning the windows from the inside or getting rid of debris that we may have forgotten about. Nothing prevents to stock up new set of rugs... Those that have been used so far may be too worn out or heavily soiled.

The result?

Our efforts must be complemented by proper ventilation of the vehicle and drying it from moisture. We will do this by leaving our four wheels in the sun for a few hours. Now you know how to take care of your car on warm days. At avtotachki.com we will be happy to help you with the selection of new parts and accessories!

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