The German Auto Club (ADAC) has recommended 10 tips to reduce the problem of extreme summer heat, particularly the very hot summer we have in Qatar. The tips included a set of tasks that the driver can do to alleviate summer heat. We have summarised the tips in ten items.

 

Driving in hot weather is a must in Qatar and you cannot avoid. By taking a few precautions, you can stay cool, avoid heat-related breakdowns, or in the worst case scenario, be safe if your car does breakdown.

 

10 Tips to avoid heat related breakdowns in Qatar

 

1. Clean the cooling system in the car. This is the most important thing to do to avoid any breakdown in your air conditions during summer time. Take your car to the garage and request to clean the radiator and the air-conditioning filters, then change the coolant system. The coolant in your radiator should be replaced on a periodic basis

 

2. Stay Hydrated and always drive with spare water, enough for all your passengers and any pets too.

 

3. If you are going on a long trip or if you haven’t had your car serviced in the last six months, you can prevent an uncomfortable breakdown by getting it looked over by a professional so you can be confident it’s in good shape.

 

4. Always park your car in the shade, as much as you can.

 

5. Be sure that you have a well-stocked emergency kit in the car. A kit should include water, non-perishable food items, jumper cables (only necessary if you have an older vehicle), a torch with extra batteries, road warning triangles and/or an emergency beacon, basic hand tools, and a first aid kit.

 

6. Monitor your fuel gauge, don’t let your fuel tank go to empty before filling up, and dont fill it completely.

 

7. Use sunscreen made of aluminium or sunscreen made of cardboard to provide protection against extreme heat inside your parked cars.

 

8. Don't consume very cold drinks all at once, you will get a brain freeze. Brain freeze is practically a rite of summer. It happens when you eat ice cream or gulp something ice cold too quickly.

 

9. Hot weather driving puts heavy demand on all of your engine’s components, not just your cooling system. Check your engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and brake fluid to make sure that they’re all at the recommended levels.

 

10. Make sure that your tyres are properly inflated before you head out for a drive. Under-inflated tyres flex more, which causes heat buildup. If conditions are already hot, under-inflated tires are even more likely to fail. And never forget the spare.

 

Have a safe driving

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