Question

Safety precaution in automobile

Answer 1

Never trust a jack. Rather buy some sturdy stands and use them whenever you need to crawl underneath the car.Remove the earth strap (almost always the negative pole) at the battery, to avoid accidentally activating the starter, starting a fire, or heating up your jewelry or watch, if you accidentally touch an open wire.Make sure that all electrical components are switched off when you remove the strap, otherwise a spark may occur, which could cause the battery to explode.Never leave tools on the battery, where they might short the terminals and create a spark.Keep loose clothing and long hair away from moving parts.Wear eye protection when your eyes are at risk, such as when you grind, or drill upside down.Don't overfill the sump, or any other reservoir, because it may cause damage to the seals, or an even more serious malfunction.Don't remove the radiator cap from a hot cooling system. If you really have to open up, use a cloth over the cap, and stand to one side, releasing it slowly.Don't add cold water to a hot engine, because the subsequent distortion may cause damage. If you have no choice, pour the water in slowly while the engine is running.Don't allow small children or animals near the car while working on it.Keep a fire extinguisher near your working space.Don't try to extinguish a fuel or electrical fire with water; rather use sand.Take care when carrying a battery, or working with one, because spilt acid will eat holes in your clothes and irritate your skin.Don't run the engine for long in an enclosed space.