What Should You Pay Attention to When a Car Is Not Driven for a Long Time?
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When a car is not driven for a long time, attention should be paid to appropriately increasing tire pressure and periodically charging the vehicle's battery. Appropriately increasing tire pressure: Car tires are made of rubber and can deform. When a vehicle is left unused for an extended period, the contact area between the tires and the ground remains fixed, leading to increased risk of cracking and deformation on the stressed tire surface. Therefore, to ensure tire health, it is advisable to slightly increase the tire pressure before parking the car to reduce the contact area between the tire and the ground. If possible, the owner should periodically start the car, turn the steering wheel, and change the tire position to redistribute the stress on the tire surface. Periodically charging the vehicle's battery: The car battery is a crucial component. If the battery runs out of charge, the vehicle may fail to start, affecting the owner's normal use. Even when the car is not in use, the battery continues to discharge. Therefore, it is recommended to start the car every one to two weeks, either idling in place or driving for a short distance.