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From April at the latest, the car must undergo a spring cleaning. After all, the cold winter months have left both visible and less visible marks. From dirt on the paint to deposits of road salt in the wheel arches and on the underbody. If the remains of the road salt are not removed, they are up to mischief - as a result, the risk of Corrosion on the body. Basically: A mix of water and cleaning products can put an end to the dirt that remains on the surface of the vehicle. There is more to the optimal spring cleaning.
Thorough outdoor maintenance!
A thorough exterior wash is allowed only in approved washing areas respectively. Here he can washing process be both quick and environmentally friendly. If the winter is over, so should an additional Underbody washing be performed. This is then used to wash away the remains of the road salt to prevent corrosion on the body. Alternatively, most of the residue is washed off on wet roads. The paintwork must then be examined thoroughly for possible stone chips, which are absolutely necessary with a paint stick need to be repaired - otherwise there is a risk of rust! Good to know: Dirt may also have accumulated in the space between the doors. This is easy to check by opening the doors and wiping down there once with a cloth. Now comes the last important step in outdoor maintenance: The sealing of the paint with a wax polish. This protects against many external influences such as dirt and also makes the paint shine. One polish is either in the Car wash (additional program) or also possible by hand.
The interior cleaning!
For thorough interior cleaning it also belongs to the car the disks to clean from the inside. Even if you can't see it without direct sunlight, the inside of the glass often has a thin film of dirt on it. The difference can usually only be seen when the pane is shiny again and visibility has improved. Also are the Plastic surfaces and fittings inside the vehicle. There are special Cockpit cleaner available. Furthermore are still the wiper blades of the windshield wipers to check. If these create streaks on the discs, it is time for a replacement or at least one Processing. And also the Deep pile overmats harbor a lot of dirt and contaminants such as grit or salt through the winter months. A Vacuum cleaner creates a remedy here, which is also made available at some public washing places. Good to know: At the washing places there are often vertical grids on which the floor mats are additionally knocked off can be used to remove dirt from inside.
Other check-ups: In the course of thorough car care, it is worth checking the levels of the various liquids: washer fluid, Engine oil, cooling water
The engine can only do its work reliably if the fluid levels are properly filled. Furthermore, the tire pressure be checked. This should always correspond to the values recommended by the manufacturer - they can usually be found on the inside of the fuel filler flap. In Addition: Do all tires still have the prescribed Minimum tread depth of 1,6 millimeters? In fact, even recommend at least three millimeters – for the risk of aquaplaning. a previous one Light test is primarily recommended for the dark autumn and winter months. Another person should be used to check whether all the lights are working properly. This is an important aspect for road safety – for yourself and also for the other participants.
A glance then goes to the rear number plate: the sticker stuck there indicates the time of the next due main inspection (HU) of the vehicle. It is also important to take a look in the trunk and in the storage space under the floor covering. There are often objects there (ice scrapers, snow chains, a bag with grit, etc.) that no longer have to be in the vehicle. If that's the case, then out with it. Every kilogram too much drives up fuel consumption. Even roof rack or roof boxes should be dismantled when not in use.
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