Atmospheric pressure in Moscow reached a record high of 764 millimeters of mercury on Sunday, March 23, exceeding the daily maximum that had stood since 1943. Abnormally high atmospheric pressure can affect the operation of cars.
Mikhail Leus, a leading specialist at the Phobos weather center, reported that at the VDNKh weather station at 8:00 am, the pressure was 0.1 mm higher than the previous record. According to forecasts, the pressure will begin to decrease during the day, but will remain above normal.
Although the direct impact of pressure on most cars is minimal, malfunctions are possible in some cases. For example, cars with turbocharging may experience problems with pressure sensors, which will lead to warning indicators appearing on the dashboard. Also, increased pressure can affect the intake, exhaust, air conditioning, and engine cooling systems, especially in older models.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that on February 7, 2025, a record pressure of 791.5 mm of mercury was recorded in St. Petersburg, which caused malfunctions in the operation of some cars, in particular Chinese brands such as Haval Jolion. Drivers had the Check Engine indicator light up, indicating problems in the turbocharging system, as the sensors were not designed for such high readings.
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