As Important as it is to have a Fire Extinguisher in your Home and Office it is also very important that every car has an automobile fire extinguisher to protect it from any electrical or mechanical fire outbreak.
You probably know that car fires don’t happen by chance. In most cases, human error, mechanical or electrical failures, or malfunctions cause a fire in the vehicle. In some cases, two or more factors combined cause a fire or increase its intensity.
Knowing these factors can help you avoid a dangerous situation or reduce the chances of your car catching fire, but there is no guarantee. And remember that if your car catches fire, the factors, or things that caused it will be of little concern as your car catches fire (although this information can help automakers correct design or mechanical errors). Don’t worry about the liquid that has spilled and caused the fire, or if the engine has overheated. Right now, it’s important that you stay as far away from your burning car as possible. Keep in mind that a spark can quickly turn into a full-blown fire outbreak. Other complications can significantly aggravate the situation.
Here are some causes of Car Fires:
POOR MAINTENANCE
Human error is likely one of the major causes of automobile-related fires. Human error isn’t as direct or intentional as striking a match. But if you are lazy and don’t take car maintenance seriously, your car is figuratively going to be like a moving timebomb. If you don’t take care of your car, you are indirectly increasing the odds of it going up in flames. Forgetting to take your car to an auto shop to have it fixed or maintained every now and then is understandable. But neglecting or continuously procrastinating taking your car to a repair shop to have it looked at is unacceptable, to say the least. The obvious reason for this is that faulty wiring, leaky seals, and broken parts can make a car more inhospitable or prone to the conditions that may cause a fire. Frayed wiring is likely going to spark and even worse contact with flammable materials. Also, an engine with a bad gasket is likely going to drip flammable fluid. See, don’t save a few bucks, and skip car maintenance at the expense of your life and that of your family.
DESIGN FLAWS
A design defect in a car will not cause it to burst into flames. The reason is that there is no on/off switch to set a car on fire. However, design defects can cause a condition that can cause a fire. In most cases, automakers encounter these problems when vehicles that are about to go on the market undergo several tests. They can even issue recalls when dangerous or defective vehicles have gone off the road. As mentioned above, not every design defect leads to a fire, but several of them can increase the likelihood of a fire. It is worth noting that most automotive giants, and even some smaller ones, have recalled their cars due to fire hazards.
FUEL LEAKS
Fuel leaks are the most common cause of motor vehicle fires. As you probably already know, several factors can cause a fuel leak, but sometimes they can happen on their own with little or no warning. A leak in the fuel system of a car is dangerous. The different liquids in a car are toxic, corrosive and flammable. Gasoline is the most dangerous of them, as it can easily catch fire at 7.2 degrees Celsius or 45 degrees Fahrenheit. So, it’s easy to see how gasoline dripping onto a hot metal can cause a fire in seconds and spread quickly. The most effective way to reduce the possibility of a fuel system fire is to properly maintain the vehicle. And remember, if you ever smell like gasoline inside or inside your car, look for the leak right away and fix it. An overheated engine can be the result of a design defect and can be fixed with a software update. In 2012, about 90,000 Ford vehicles with a specific EcoBoost rating were recalled. Changing the computer in cars can help keep the engine temperature at safe levels.
STORING FUEL/PETROL IN YOUR CAR
Have you ever wondered if it is safe to keep gasoline or spare fuel permanently in the trunk of your car? Well, the answer is no, even if it’s in a metal container that’s securely fastened. Records have shown that the temperature in Nigeria can rise to 47.2 °C (117.0 °F), which is also the highest temperature recorded in Nigeria. Based on this, we know that the temperature in the cabin of your car can rise very high, Increase the pressure in the container which, if vented, would fill the car with steam that can turn into explosives. You should not forget that the gas tank of a car is not in the cabin or in the trunk. It is in the shade under the car and an accident can cause the container to break.
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