This is summer promises to be a
hot one! To keep your vehicle in tip-top
shape all summer long, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you beat the
summer heat:
With the hot summer winds upon
us, the last thing you want to do is get overheated because your car, truck or
SUV can’t keep up with the rising temperatures. With the increase in heat come
new potential problems for your auto that you can protect against with some
preventative maintenance.
1. Keep in mind your coolant.
This is often the first thing people think of when it comes to cars and hot weather, but most people don’t pay attention to coolant levels until they see puddles of it in their parking space or their vehicle overheats.
This is often the first thing people think of when it comes to cars and hot weather, but most people don’t pay attention to coolant levels until they see puddles of it in their parking space or their vehicle overheats.
2.
Check your battery.
High temps can cause the acids and fluids in your battery to expand resulting in leaks. This increases the likelihood that your battery will fail. If your battery is more than two to three years old, consider taking it in to your mechanic to have it tested, and if need be, have it changed out.
High temps can cause the acids and fluids in your battery to expand resulting in leaks. This increases the likelihood that your battery will fail. If your battery is more than two to three years old, consider taking it in to your mechanic to have it tested, and if need be, have it changed out.
3. Inspect your tire pressure.
As you drive around during the summer, you will likely see more tire debris along the side of the road and highway. Heat causes the pressure in your tires to rise. If your tires already have some wearing, this can lead to an early blow out. Get a tire gauge and check the pressure or have a pro do it for you.
As you drive around during the summer, you will likely see more tire debris along the side of the road and highway. Heat causes the pressure in your tires to rise. If your tires already have some wearing, this can lead to an early blow out. Get a tire gauge and check the pressure or have a pro do it for you.
4. Watch for stretched and worn
belts and hoses.
Belts and hoses stretch and deteriorate with age. Heat accelerates the process. If you wear out a serpentine belt or have a leaky hose, you’ll likely end up stranded on the side of the road.
Belts and hoses stretch and deteriorate with age. Heat accelerates the process. If you wear out a serpentine belt or have a leaky hose, you’ll likely end up stranded on the side of the road.
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