What are the effects of not driving a car for a month in summer?
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Not driving a car for a month in summer has little effect on the car. If you don't drive for a long time, it's best to park it in a monitored area or a parking space. The following are specific precautions for long-term car inactivity: 1. Daily maintenance: Daily car maintenance is very important. Neglecting daily maintenance can not only cause damage to the vehicle but also endanger driving safety. 2. Common issues: Lack of lubricating oil can cause cylinder scoring and bearing damage, and malfunction of certain vehicle functions can lead to traffic accidents. 3. Excessive carbon deposits: If the engine is not running for a long time, the engine oil can corrode metal components. Prolonged inactivity can cause oil sedimentation, leading to excessive carbon deposits in the engine.
Leaving a car parked for a month without driving it in summer can cause quite a few issues. The most obvious problem is the battery—high temperatures accelerate battery discharge, potentially leaving it too weak to start the engine. Tires can deform under prolonged pressure, especially when parked on hard surfaces, leading to a bumpy ride afterward. Fluids like engine oil and coolant degrade faster in heat, reducing lubrication efficiency and causing louder engine noise upon startup. The interior also suffers—heat and humidity promote mold growth, bacterial buildup in AC ducts, and unpleasant odors inside. Small animals, particularly rodents in summer, may nest under the car and chew through wiring; a friend once spent over a thousand dollars repairing rodent-damaged circuits. Regularly starting the car or checking tires and changing fluids before use can help mitigate these problems.
