How to prevent mice from entering the engine compartment? Why do mice enter the engine?

We often see news about car owners getting small animals in their cars, such as mice and cats. Especially mice, which are hated by many families. Moreover, there are many parts and wiring harnesses in the car, which are very complicated. If mice get in, it will affect safe driving. So how to prevent mice from entering the engine compartment?

How to prevent mice from entering the engine compartment

1. Frequently check whether the chassis sealing parts are leaking or damaged.

2. Keep the vehicle clean, do not often put food on the driver's seat, and dispose of food waste in time.

3. Check whether the air inlet and outlet filters of the air conditioner have fallen off or are damaged.

4. Check the engine compartment and wash the car regularly

5. Find a few locations to install mouse repellers or apply mouse repellent ointment

Why do mice get into the engine?

Cars are often parked in corners, on grassy areas, in gutters or next to trash cans and garbage dumps;

The air fresheners and perfumes in the car are sweet;

There are food residues where the car stays, and mice like to go to the engine compartment to eat safely;

Due to the cold winter and spring weather, mice like to enter the engine compartment to keep warm;

There are some esters in car lubricants and components of vegetable oils that attract mice.

What are the dangers of mice entering the engine compartment?

If mice build nests in the car, they will bring a lot of mess, some of which are flammable. If there is too much accumulation and the summer heat is hot, it is easy to cause the car to catch fire.

If a disease-carrying mouse gets into the car or dies in the engine, the ventilation system will spread bad odors and bacteria into the car;

The teeth of mice are growing, so they need to chew things to sharpen their teeth. There are many wiring harnesses in the car, which can cause damage to the wires, tires and internal accessories in the car, which can easily cause accidents.

Therefore, if you find traces of mice in the engine, you must clean and maintain the engine in time, and pay attention to changing the parking position.