An expert has given advice on methods of defrosting a car lock

Inclement weather can take many motorists by surprise. For example, when a car lock suddenly freezes. Maxim Sokolov, an expert of VseInstrumenty.ru, told Izvestia on November 28 about what to do when car locks freeze.

According to the expert, automobile chemistry helps to defrost locking mechanisms. Means for defrosting locks helps to remove excess moisture and prevents re-freezing. Glass defroster acts quickly, dissolving ice thanks to the salt it contains. It is necessary to spray the product on the keyhole and wait for two to three minutes. Then you should remove the ice residue with a brush and carefully open the lock with the key.

As the expert noted, window washer fluid is excellent for defrosting locks. You need to carefully pour the non-freezing liquid from the canister onto the lock, and then try to insert and turn the key in the keyhole.

"Liquid Wrench and WD-40 allow you to not only unscrew the nut, but also open the frozen lock. Included with the lubricants is a thin tube that is put on the atomizer. Connect it to the cylinder, insert it into the keyhole and press the dispenser a couple of times, wait a few seconds and try to open the lock," Sokolov said.

The expert also spoke in detail about improvised means. According to him, you can use a salt heating pad. The principle of its work lies in the chemical reaction occurring between the components inside the device. To activate heating, it is enough to press the button. Warm heating pad should be applied to the lock and wait until the metal becomes hot.

In addition, the most accessible way to warm up a frozen door lock latch is to pour warm water into a syringe and pointwise pour it into the lock.

Another option is a lighter. It is necessary to warm up the key, then insert it into the lock and after 20-30 seconds carefully try to turn it.

In addition, you can use a construction hair dryer. To warm the lock, you need to direct a stream of warm air to the latch, and then try to turn the key.

According to the expert, alcohol or alcoholic beverages can be useful for defrosting the lock. To do this, you need to draw the liquid into a syringe and gently pour it into the keyhole. After that, you should moisten the key and try to insert it into the lock.

Earlier, on November 24, the expert "VseInstrumenty.ru" Maxim Sokolov told "Izvestia" about how to take care of the car before frost. Before the hard frosts come, it is worth checking in advance how the windshield wiper blades work.