Can You Wash the Car Immediately After a High-Speed Drive?
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You can wash the car 15 to 20 minutes after exiting the highway, once the engine and other systems have cooled down. Right after a high-speed drive, both the braking system and the engine are in a high-temperature state. Washing the car immediately can significantly affect the paint on the hood. Here are some taboos regarding car washing: 1. Avoid washing the car before the engine has completely cooled down: This can cause premature aging of the engine. 2. Avoid washing the car under the scorching sun: This may leave dried water droplet marks on the car body. 3. Avoid washing the car in extremely cold weather: If water freezes, it can cause the paint film to crack. 4. Avoid using anything other than soft water for washing, including hot water, alkaline water, and hard water: These substances can damage the paint. Washing with hard water may leave marks and a thin film on the car's surface after drying.