How to maintain sanitation vehicles in rainy days？

Chassis Maintenance

Vehicle chassis are especially prone to rusting in rainy days because they are close to the ground, so it is important to pay attention to the cleaning and rust prevention treatment of the chassis of sanitation vehicles.

Vehicle chassis maintenance should generally be done by a professional automotive repair center. The general steps are first clean, and then rust treatment, generally do a chassis rust treatment, rust effect can be maintained for about three months.

Paint Maintenance

Vehicle paint is supposed to play a protective role for the vehicle shell, and the acidic components in the rain have a corrosive effect on the paint, which will also cause damage to the vehicle body over time. Therefore, in the rainy season, it is best to give the vehicle a comprehensive paint maintenance. The most simple and effective paint maintenance is waxing,The simplest and most effective method for maintaining the paint surface is waxing. If you want longer-lasting and more effective protection, you need to apply a glaze.

Engine and Exhaust Maintenance

The air filter of the engine is an important part of the whole vehicle, and on rainy days, rainwater can easily get into the air filter. Many sanitation vehicles have air filters that are very close to the ground, and when passing through a waterlogged road, once water enters the filter, it may cause a serious mechanical accident.

So drivers need to wipe the rainwater on the engine in time and check whether the generator belt is cracked, so as not to shorten the service life of the vehicle.

Rain Wiper Maintenance

The increased amount of rainfall inevitably puts more workload on the wipers. Rainy weather conditions, along with impaired visibility on the road, can pose significant challenges to driving. If the wipers fail to effectively clear away the rainwater, it can greatly compromise the safety of driving operations. Therefore, it is crucial to be meticulous and thorough when inspecting and maintaining the wiper blades. If they are damaged, it is necessary to promptly replace them with new ones.

Tire Maintenance

On rainy days, the adhesion between the tires and the ground will be greatly reduced by water, and before the rainy season, you need to do a comprehensive inspection of the vehicle tires. If the wear and tear of the vehicle's tire area is more serious, the tires must be replaced in a timely manner.

Cabin Maintenance

On rainy days, the air is humid, so special attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the vehicle's interior, especially the seat cushions and air vents, which are hygiene blind spots. During regular maintenance, a dedicated interior cleaning agent can be used to clean and disinfect the control panel, doors, and other areas.