As we approach the winter months, experts emphasize that the necessary maintenance and checks for automobiles to prepare for the new season should not be delayed. Pointing out that vehicles should be checked especially against cold weather conditions after returning to the city, Motul Türkiye Technical Manager Ferhat Işık states that problems with batteries and coolant at low temperatures can cause high costs to drivers.
Işık said, “When winter comes, the biggest problems occur in batteries and cooling fluids. Choosing the right coolant prevents the vehicle from overheating in summer and prevents the engine from freezing in winter, with its ability to operate down to -37 degrees. Regular control of all fluids protects drivers against unexpected damage and accidents.” he said. Motul, one of the world’s most established oil manufacturers, shares important suggestions that will make the lives of vehicle owners easier as the air temperatures begin to drop. Stating that vehicles can be prepared more safely for cold weather with simple checks from winter tires to batteries, wiper fluid to engine oil, Motul reminds that neglected small details can lead to big expenses.
“Never use 100 percent water for cooling in a vehicle engine.”
Sharing critical information about the content of coolants, Motul Turkey Technical Manager Ferhat Işık said, “It is an important point to put 45 percent pure water and 55 percent coolant in concentrated products in the coolant section. Of course, this is valid for concentrated products, for example, as Motul, we also have Auto Cool products that are suitable for ready-to-use without the need to add water. When adding to the coolant, a different type of liquid should not be added. In other words, if organic coolant is used, organic, if hybrid coolant is used, hybrid coolant.” “We do not recommend adding just water. This will cause the vehicle’s engine to freeze. A frozen engine can cause high costs. We recommend that vehicle owners be very careful when choosing coolant. When choosing, the conditions in which the vehicle is used and how often it is used should be used. These products also prevent corrosion.” he warned.
Engine oil should not be neglected in vehicles.
Pointing out the importance of the right engine oil, just like the coolant, Işık said, “On the other hand, if you use an engine oil that does not have the correct viscosity, the possibility of the engine freezing is high. If the engine oil level is low, the possibility of damage to the engine at the first start increases. Therefore, it is useful to check the engine oil level. All these simple precautions and checks will protect our drivers from possible expenses and accidents.” he said.
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