Will a car have problems if exposed to high temperatures?
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Cars can indeed develop issues when exposed to high temperatures. The specific problems caused by prolonged sun exposure are as follows: 1. Tires: When the weather gets hot, the tire pressure of the car increases. This raises the risk of a tire blowout, which is why cars are more prone to blowouts in summer. The simplest solution is to slightly reduce the tire pressure. The standard tire pressure for most cars is around 2.5. If the tire pressure exceeds this value, combined with hot weather and high-speed driving, the friction will further increase the tire pressure, making blowouts even more likely. When refilling tires in summer, try to do it around noon to minimize the impact of rising temperatures on tire pressure. 2. Paint: Modern car paint is primarily composed of epoxy resin, which has a heat resistance of at least 120°C. Under normal conditions, even with sunlight, the car body temperature won't exceed 100°C. The real damage to the paint comes from ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight. Since the resin in the paint is an organic component, it naturally ages over time, and sunlight accelerates this process. To mitigate this, using a car cover or parking in a shaded underground garage can help reduce UV damage. 3. Interior: While the car's air conditioning protects the interior when the car is running, once the AC is turned off and the car is left in the sun, the heat and sunlight begin to damage the interior materials. Besides leather, fabric, and other organic materials, many joints in the car are held together with adhesives. After prolonged exposure to high temperatures, the interior releases harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and benzene at an accelerated rate. Often, when you open the car door, the strong, pungent smell you notice is likely due to these harmful gases.
