Car parts to check when the rainy season comes

During the rainy season, driving a car is also inconvenient and potentially unsafe. Therefore, in addition to equipping yourself with skills when driving in slippery road conditions, driving through flooded roads... car owners should pay attention to checking the operating status of some necessary parts to ensure safety on every journey.

Tires

Tires are the only part of the car that comes into direct contact with the road. If the tires are worn out, the treads and drainage grooves on the tires will be worn away, creating a layer of water between the tire and the road, making the car slippery and leading to accidents.

Therefore, when entering the rainy season, car users should pay attention to checking the condition of the tires. Always ensure that the tire tread and drainage grooves are at least 3 mm deep. In addition, the condition of the tire rubber should be checked. If the tire is found to be too worn or has cracks, bulges, tears, etc., it should be replaced.

Headlights, windshield and windows

To ensure the best driver visibility in the rain, parts such as headlights and windshields need to be clean and free of obstructions.

Not to mention, the lighting system is also very important to help you send signals so that other vehicles can recognize your vehicle when traveling in rainy weather with limited visibility.

Therefore, you should check the operating status of the vehicle's lighting system, including headlights, turn signals, taillights, brake lights, reverse lights, and fog lights, making sure that no light bulbs are broken or off.

Another important part when taking care of your car during the rainy season is the windows, make sure they still work smoothly so that the passengers in the back do not get wet when they cannot close quickly when it rains.

Battery

During the rainy season, we will use more and at the same time the headlights, wipers and some other power-consuming parts… this puts pressure on the battery. Moreover, when having to “swim” in the middle of flooded roads, most of our cars will die. Therefore, check the battery, make sure it is still strong enough to work well during the rainy season or if not, it should be charged and replaced.

Wiper blades

You should test the wipers, if you find that the wiper blades still leave small water stains on the windshield, you should check the quality of the wiper blades. If this part is too worn or the rubber layer is hardened... then you should replace it immediately. In addition, you should check the windshield washer fluid reservoir, if the water level is too low, you should add more.

Brake system

This is one of the most important parts of a car, helping the driver control all traffic situations. Therefore, before every trip, you should pay attention to checking the brake system. If you detect a noise when braking, it may be due to worn brake pads or uneven brake discs...

In this case, you should bring your car to a garage or auto service center for inspection and replacement.

In addition, most car models today have an ABS anti-lock braking system, which prevents the wheels from locking when braking suddenly. This is an important function that helps improve safety on wet roads. Users should also check the operating status of the ABS braking system. When braking suddenly at a speed of over 20km/h, if the ABS light comes on along with a feeling of vibration in the brake pedal... it proves that the ABS anti-lock braking system is still operating stably.

If you hear a screeching sound when braking suddenly, it means that the ABS anti-lock braking system is having problems. At this point, you should take your car to a garage or auto service center for inspection.