Friends, we are going through a situation that we have never experienced before and now because of COVID-19 we need to be more united than ever. This new virus has forced us to stay home for a couple of weeks and our vehicles will remain parked for the same time, which is why I want to give you a series of tips to take care of your vehicles during the mandatory quarantine.

Take care of your vehicle's battery

When you leave your vehicle stationary for long periods of time, the battery is the first component that usually fails because, as with any electrical or electronic device (e.g. mobile phones), car batteries also fail. They discharge over time, especially if we have permanently operating systems installed. Usually when the vehicle is started frequently, the alternator is responsible for feeding the battery charge, but when the vehicle does not start this process does not occur and the battery gradually loses charge, until it reaches a level where it is not possible to start the vehicle. vehicle engine.

Calibrate the air in the tires

Another of the havoc caused by the little use of the vehicle is the deformation of the tires, since being in the same position permanently only a part of them carries the weight of the car, if we add to this low air pressure in the walls Tire sides tend to bend more easily. To avoid this type of damage during a situation like the current quarantine, it is recommended to maintain an air pressure slightly higher than usual to avoid generating lateral folds that later end in the aforementioned deformations, or in the case of not having access to an air compressor, the vehicle must be moved sporadically a few centimeters (approximately 5 cm) back and forth within the same parking lot to rotate the areas that receive the weight.

Check the fluid level

There are several liquids necessary for the optimal operation of the vehicle, among which we find engine oil, brake fluid, coolant and water; These liquids can decrease in level due to leaks or can even evaporate. Because vehicles are normally in motion, it is likely that we will not detect these small decreases in level, but now that they are going to remain still for long periods of time, it is advisable to monitor the behavior of these fluids by occasionally checking the parking lot floor for of stains that show leaks. Another recommended practice is to start the vehicle so that all these liquids come into motion and do not clump.

We can also practice another relevant exercise by usually turning on the heating so that the water circulates and thus avoids the oxidation of the tubes that make up this system; This point gains importance if we consider the fact that heating is not widely used in our country, contrary to what happens with the air conditioning system.