What are the precautions for long-term parking?
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Long-term parking requires attention to the parking location, tire pressure, and car battery. Parking location: Try to park the car in a garage, as it not only protects the vehicle from wind, sun, and rain but also prevents damage to the paint from foreign objects like fallen leaves and branches. If a garage is not available, choose a shady, well-ventilated spot and avoid parking under trees or buildings. Increase tire pressure: After a vehicle has been parked for an extended period, the four tires can develop deformation in the contact areas due to prolonged pressure. The longer the parking duration, the harder it is for these deformed areas to recover, eventually leading to unusable tires. If not replaced in time, driving at high speeds can cause body vibrations, posing a safety hazard. Many manufacturers intentionally inflate tires to a higher pressure before new cars leave the factory to prevent deformation from underinflation during long-term storage. Therefore, it's advisable to fully inflate the tires before long-term parking to ensure they can withstand the pressure. Car battery: During long-term parking, it's best to start the vehicle at least once a week for more than five minutes to recharge the battery. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked for an extended period, it's recommended to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to prevent it from draining completely.
