Everyone will encounter situations where the vehicle needs to be parked for a long time. What should we pay attention to? What should we check when starting the car again? Check out these tips!
What should we pay attention to before long-term parking?
1. Battery level
Before long-term parking, the first thing to pay attention to is the battery level. Generally speaking, it is appropriate to maintain a battery level between 50% and 80% before parking. It is not recommended to park the vehicle for a long time with a low battery level below 20%.
In addition, if the parking time exceeds three months, maintenance should be performed every three months to charge the power battery to 80% before parking the vehicle.
2. Gasoline shelf life
How long can the gasoline in the tank be stored without using the vehicle? According to China Petrochemical’s introduction, gasoline is no problem to use within 3 months. IDEAL ONE uses a high-pressure fuel tank, which can theoretically be stored for a longer period of time.
If your tank is full, there is no need to worry. After the tank is full, gasoline will come into contact with less oxygen, which will extend its storage time. This is called “saturated storage”.
3. Car cover
Covering the car with a car cover is a good way to protect the car paint when the vehicle is parked for a long time. It can prevent dust indoors and rain and snow outdoors. Of course, most people don’t have the habit of covering their cars with car covers, like me…
What should we check when starting the car again after long-term parking?
1. Vehicle appearance
Before driving the vehicle again after a long period of time, we should first check the appearance of the vehicle to see if there are any scratches or dents. I once parked my car in a parking spot and was hit by my neighbor. The other party left a note and we were able to negotiate a solution.
2. Tires and tire pressure
For car owners who park their cars outdoors, it is especially important to check for scratches on their tires, especially the sidewalls, which may cause temporary tire pressure alarms due to some hidden damage, to avoid accidents caused by negligence.
3. Open the car window for ventilation
For vehicles that have been parked for a long time, the indoor air may not be circulated. Therefore, when getting in the car again, it is important to open the car window for ventilation as soon as possible.
4. Pay attention to the self-check results of the vehicle
After stepping on the brakes and turning on the power, the vehicle will perform a self-check. If there are no abnormal prompts from the system, you can drive normally. If there are any prompts, contact IDEAL customer service immediately.
These are some tips for parking your vehicle. We hope they are helpful to you.
This article is a translation by ChatGPT of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.