Winter presents drivers with special challenges, especially when it comes to keeping the vehicle ice -free and ready for operation. The ADAC offers comprehensive recommendations to ensure security and comfort during the cold months.
Effective ice scratches: the right technology and aids
In order to efficiently clean icy windows, the ADAC recommends using plastic ice scrapers with a saw tooth edge for thick layers of ice and a smooth edge for thinner ice. Metal ice scrapers should be avoided because they can damage the windscreen surface. An integrated broom makes it easier to remove snow. It is important to free the slices from scratching dirt to avoid scratches. Applying hot water to the panes is not advisable because the temperature differences can cause tension cracks in the glass.
Discover as an alternative
For those who want to avoid manual scratching, the use of disc icers is ideal, as the ADAC reports. These chemical sprays dissolve the ice layer so that they can be easily removed. However, it must be ensured that the products used are material compatible and do not leave any residues that could affect the view.
Preventive measures against icing
In order to minimize the morning ice scratch, the ADAC, cover films or special protective mats recommend on the windshield. These prevent the formation of ice and facilitate the start of the day. In addition, door seals should be treated with rubber care products to prevent freezing the doors.
Prevent interior insulation
A common problem in winter is the formation of ice on the inside of the windows. In order to avoid this, moist items such as wet floors or clothing should be removed from the vehicle, according to The Sun. In addition, the placement of Silica gel packets in the interior could help absorb excess moisture and thus prevent the formation of condensed water and subsequent ice.
Do not let the engine warm up in the stand
A widespread misconception is that the warming of the engine while standing accelerates the discharge of the slices. However, this is not only ineffective, but also legally prohibited and can be punished with fines, as the ADAC emphasizes. It also unnecessarily burdens the environment. Instead, the engine should only be started after the slices are completely discharged.
Safety -related aspects
It is essential to completely free all panes from ice and snow to ensure an unrestricted view. A small freely scratched field of vision, the so -called “peep hole”, is not enough and represents a significant security risk. In addition, insufficiently cleaned slices can result in fines, as it is said.
D. Maier / Redaktion Finanzen.net