Old-timers are increasingly getting too hot (question of the week)
07/31/2017
Temperature extremes are on the rise, summer days with maximum temperatures of 32 and even 35 degrees Celsius are no longer an exception. The heat is also affecting cars, especially older vehicles.
The experiences of the 322 readers who answered our" Question of the week - is it too hot for classic cars today?" show that this is indeed the case.
73% assume cooling problems. Around half of them (34% in absolute terms) believe that this was already the case back then, because the cooling systems have always capitulated in traffic jams on hills or on the highway. Retrofitting/optimization is necessary, or driving at maximum temperatures should be avoided. The other half (39% in absolute terms) simply approach driving at maximum temperatures with caution, stopping when the engine temperature becomes critical.
Only 22% are convinced that the cars can withstand maximum loads, even after 30 or more years of use, if they are in good condition.
Three percent did not agree with any of the answers given.
Here are the results of the survey in graphic form:
The next question of the week is already underway, where we would like to know whether there is a need for separate events for young and old classic cars .
And, of course, you can still read all the previous results of the "Questions of the Week" in the corresponding topic channel.
