During winter driving, the frequency of using air conditioning begins to increase, especially during this period when the cold wave sweeps across the country, making the air conditioning in the car more important. But car air conditioning, like cars, also requires maintenance. Many car owners may feel that air conditioning maintenance is unnecessary in winter due to not using refrigeration, but this view is actually incorrect.
1. Do not adjust the direction of the air conditioning outlet arbitrarily
Some car owners do not pay attention to adjusting the direction of the air conditioner when using it, which is not conducive to the effectiveness of the air conditioner. According to the principle of cold air sinking and hot air rising, the correct approach should be to turn on the air outlet when turning on cold air, and turn on the air outlet when turning on heating.
2. The air conditioning should be started regularly in winter
Some regions have relatively warm winters, and some car owners do not use air conditioning throughout the winter. Long periods of not using the air conditioner can cause its rubber rings to age, and the lubricating oil on various components inside the air conditioner will also dry. Regularly starting the air conditioner can allow all components to receive lubrication from the lubricating oil and maintain good condition. Therefore, it is best to start the air conditioner once a week in winter.
3. Develop the good habit of turning off the air conditioning before turning it off when parking
Some car owners often think of turning off the air conditioning after turning off the engine, which is harmful to the engine because the engine will start with the load of the air conditioning the next time the vehicle starts, and such high loads will damage the engine. Therefore, after each stop, the air conditioning should be turned off first and then turned off, and the air conditioning should also be turned on after the vehicle has been started for two to three minutes and the engine has been lubricated.
4. Clean and replace the air conditioning filter in a timely manner
Good air conditioning quality mainly depends on removing the air conditioning filter, so it is necessary to clean it regularly and replace it regularly. It is understood that in general, the air conditioning filter is cleaned every 5000 kilometers or 3 months, and the air conditioning filter is replaced every 20000 kilometers or 12 months. Regarding the maintenance of car air conditioning filters, the air conditioning filter is the filter for the air inlet of the car's air conditioning. If not cleaned for a long time, the dust adhering to it will blow into the car with the air conditioning turned on. It is recommended that car owners choose to clean and replace the air conditioning filter in winter. The work steps are very simple, as long as the filter is taken out and sprayed with a high-pressure water gun and disinfection machine.
