With the advent of the winter season, those who run the highways have a lot of challenges. The cold at dawn is unpleasant not only for the driver but also for the truck, and can cause many problems if we are not prepared to get the minuses well. Not to mention the icy roads or the snowfall.
The routine is important at this time, but it is not necessarily enough for safe driving in itself. Some seasonal accessory However, it can protect prepared drivers from life -threatening situations and often even life -threatening situations.
In this article, we will show you those without which it is not worth sitting behind the wheel in winter, even if truck is our lives and has many years of routine in leadership!
What antifreeze should you get into the fridge?
Let's start with one of the most important winter accessories, antifreeze. The purpose of antifreeze is to make the common language only refrigerators called refrigerants in the coldest days of freezing. This is important, as the engine cannot be left in the biggest frost without cooling, as it easily overheats and ruins even during minus.
Thus, the choice of antifreeze is a task that should not be taken from any way. For the right solution, we need to take several aspects before buying. One of the most important of these is that What motor is located in our vehicle. There are aluminum and iron blocks. It is important to know that the liquid, As for the aluminum block, it also stands in the case of iron.
What is good for iron, however, cannot be used for the alu block. Therefore, it is important to choose properly from the available offer. While usually The cooling system of the older type of vehicles contains several metallic parts, the new ones have been more aluminum, rubber and plastic parts.
The next thing may seem less critical at first, but do not let the appearance deceive us. It doesn't matter at all, because what color antifreeze we choose. At least not in most cases. The importance of different colors in theory indicates the chemical or technical properties of antifreeze.
While before Blue and orange considered the most widespreaduntil now we can choose from a lot of color frostproof liquids, and these can be different from their properties.
Colors can indicate among others the composition and life of antifreeze. For example, the usual blue antifreeze is in most cases ethylene glycol based. This should be replaced every two years or up to 55,000 kilometers. Contrast Red, purple, and yellow liquids usually contain organic carboxylate additives, which makes the potteriode up to 4-5 years, 150 to 250 thousand km.
However, it is important to know that different manufacturers can use the coloring differently and that two liquids of the same color may not have the same properties. So before buying In all cases, check What we take off the shelf exactly.
As winter approaches, you can check that your refrigerator is properly antifreeze using a refractometer or enhancement. You can read more about the importance of these tools in the rest of the article.
What is worth knowing about mixing antifreeze liquids
The most important thing to know is that thanks to different qualities Different antifreeze liquids cannot be mixed! Pink only pink, blue only blue and so on with the colors available and mixing is possible with the use of ion exchange only with the use of water.
The reason for this is that the ion exchange water opposite tap water does not contain salts. This is important as Salts, on the one hand, cause deposits, water stones in the cooling system, on the other hand, freezing is also promoted, and we risk the engine.
It should also be forgotten that the use of ion -exchange water is diluted with antifreeze, which may be dangerous as From the minus 35 degrees of liquid we can easily make one that will only be -10 degrees ideal. It is important to pay attention to the proportions during any mixing.
The concentrated antifreeze liquid It usually provides minus 72 degrees to protect against frosts. In the event that the mixture ratio is 70 percent for the benefit of ethylene glycol and the rest is distilled, the ideal fluid is minus 50 degrees. For 50-50 percent, the result provides approximately minus 35 degrees.
The best solution is not to experiment ourselves by mixing the antifreeze. Today, there are many liquids that can be ideal for both our vehicle and the weather conditions.
It is important, of course, to read the descriptions carefully before choosing and always choose the appropriate color and frostproof mixture. Also, make sure that you do not accidentally mix the window washer liquid with the antifreeze!
Window washer liquid is important
If you are already on the window washer liquid, you should check this during winter preparation. Why? Because If a summer window washer fluid remains in the container, it can easily result in freezing the tank or wires, or even the window washer engine may burn if you try to pump the liquid frozen on the windshield on the windshield.
Winter window washer liquids are available in multiple packs and concentrations. The most popular of the mixed liquids The minus can be used to 19-22 degrees Preparations count, as they also provide protection against the cold weather of the winter season in Hungary.
But we can buy even a concentrate that designed for a temperature of minus 40-70 degrees. Such concentrates may be worth diluting with distilled water only in terms of economy before pouring them into the washing tank.
It is important to choose a quality product in any case, because the cheap "noname" window washing liquids In many cases they may be prone to porridge, which in the winter season can be not only unpleasant but also dangerous.
Especially if the liquid freezes on our windscreen thanks to the cold and the edge of the thread. Of course, from the point of view of safe driving, it is also important that the wiper blade and the rubber on it should always be in the right condition.
Refractometer: What is it and why do all drivers need it?
The refractometer is an essential part of trucks, trucks, commercial vehicles and cars during the winter. With the help of Within moments, it can be determined whether the coolant and the window washing liquid contain sufficient freezing.
The refractometer allows you to check the properties of certain liquids. To do this, only one or two drops of liquids should be dripped on the prism and then sealed the transparent lid. Some refractometers In addition to antifreeze and window washing liquid, they are also suitable for measuring battery and adblue.
The optical antifreeze For example, it has 4 measuring pots. It is provided with a separate scale to measure antifreeze propylene or ethylene and can be used to measure battery acid. But in our offerings refractometer also available, which can effectively measure the level of adblue liquid.
The use of the device is extremely simple, but it is important that The instrument must be calibrated before application. However, we do not have to be scared, as this is just a few seconds. By folding the refractometer cover, ion -exchange (distilled) water is drained to the meter scale, then the lid and look into the optics.
If the blue color can be seen in a horizontal line above the "Waterline" inscription below the optics, the device can be used properly. If you are located up or down, after removing the cap over the cover, you can adjust the proper level with a screwdriver attached to the kit. This calibration process Worth once a year to do.
If you are over the calibration, the liquids are also measured according to the same principle. Instead of simply distilled water, the chosen liquid is dripped to the meter. About the measurement process and evaluation of results From our video related to use You can find out everything in detail.
Anti -Fuel Freezer: Why and how do we use it?
In the winter, morning start -ups can often be a problem for diesel engines. The reason for this is usually that The fuel crystallizes, freezes, professional so paraffin, that is, the cold causes the diesel filter in the entire fuel supply system. As a result, the engine will not start even if the battery and injection system operates flawlessly.
A freezer is an additive that also prevents paraffin crystals at low temperatures in case of gas oil fuel. It optimizes the operation of the fuel system at low temperatures and does not allow the crystallized gas oil to clog the filters and the fuel system.
If the temperature falls below 15 degrees, It is definitely worth applying, even though fuel filling stations are already selling winter gas oil in winter. Under minus 20 degrees, this can easily crystallize. Most anti -freezing additives can be safely used to minus 39 degrees. Therefore, a high -quality anti -freezer is also an accessory without which no responsible truck can cut it for the winter season.
Effective fight against ice, snow and wind: de-icing, ice scraper, silicone spray
If it's a winter, it is, of course, an important word about one of the most seasonal seasonal enemies of most drivers, the ice. Snowy and icy windshields may be the smaller problem. In such cases, a snow sweeper, a good quality ice scraper or the appropriate de -de -bearing Its use is also a great help.
There are many solutions for ice scraper, all of which can usually be effective. It's good to have the device has a edge with a rubber part, with the help of this, the ice grabbed with the plastic end can be easily and quickly removed. For some ice scraps, an accessory similar to a beach also helps to remove the grab ice cream for easy and efficient removal. However, however, Which one we choose depends mainly on our individual preferences.
However, it is important to keep in mind that The quality is not the case with the ice scraper. In each case, try to choose a piece that has the right hold so that the first few are not broken during use. Ice scrapers made of too thin plastic will probably not be long -lived.
The dehydration Available in multiple packs, pumped ice disk and de -de -hating spray. An extremely practical accessory that helps unexpected, frosty situations to be treated effectively.
At the icy windshield already A more serious problem may be a frozen lock, which makes it impossible to get into the vehicle at all on a frosty morning. In such cases Helps the Closer Oil Ice Dolling Spray, which can be used to de -ice and prevent icing. Thanks to the special nozzle, the spray can be easily placed in the lock and thus efficiently applicable to all situations.
The great advantage of the lock oils also is that In addition to preventing icing, it also protects from rusting and ensures lubrication necessary for the proper operation of the lock. It may be worthwhile from ice-free spray We also hold two bottles, one in the interior of the vehicle and one outside, for example in our bag. Let's just think: the lock oil stored in the glove compartment is quite little if we can't open the vehicle door from the outside in the morning frost.
And if we're at the doors, it's worth mentioning that the cold, At the beginning, so the door won't freeze. It may also be important to Say the right time and energy to maintain the rubber envelope. In the case of a used rubber marker, the cold in the door while driving can be extremely unpleasant. You can use silicone spray for maintenance, which provides a translucent, durable protective film to provide protection, lubrication and insulation.
And finally, let's not forget that For trucks it is important to freeze air brakes. At the beginning of the season, always look at the efficiency of the air dryer cartridge and replace it if necessary.
What we may need: snow shovel and dehumidification machine
The aforementioned supplements are a basic need if you want to drive safely during the winter season. However, some other supplies can also come in handy if you want to increase your comfort in addition to a sense of security. Like this can be a snowflake for example, which is particularly useful if we are driving not only on the highway but also on the roads and cleaned roads, and we want us to be surprised here.
It can also be useful for a dehumidive machine, which can help you do not have to worry about the constantly moving window while driving. Many people swear to the various heaters, but you should know that they have a huge energy requirement. Thanks to this, they are able to suck the battery in no time or even burn the cigar lighter.
The use of a gas heating parabola may seem like a good alternative. However. On the one hand, because it uses oxygen for combustion, it sucks it in an indoor space and can cause suffocation. On the other hand, because it is extremely dangerous due to the increased risk of explosion. However, it is worth knowing that most trucks have a heating, which is a very useful invention. The only disadvantage is that it uses gas oil to function.
What we haven't talked about yet: snow truck, snow chain and other accessories
Obviously, many people have noticed that there were no some things in the article that could also come in handy if we had to sit behind the wheel in winter. A useful complement can be for example a snowmaker, which Its main task is to prevent snow from infiltrating the cab.
Thanks to this, it helps to clean up less and effectively protect the original, dirt -free condition of the vehicle's upholstery. Good snow trains can be recorded, so we don't have to worry about moving while driving. It is worthwhile for cars with a more work tool We choose the best quality solution, so we can save ourselves from regular cleaning and lead more comfortable.
But it can be an important accessory the snow chain or the start -up. We have already dealt with the importance of these in an earlier article. So if you want to read more about these, Click here You can. And finally For maximum security and comfort cannot miss the vehicle from the vehicle lined, warm visibility jacket Nor, thanks to its reflective material, allows us to be visible from far away in the winter cold, if necessary, thus avoiding dangerous situations.
