Routine vehicle maintenance is essential for keeping your car running in peak condition and for ensuring a healthy lifespan. As such, it’s wise to keep tabs on your car’s maintenance needs year-round. The summer months can provide some unique challenges, with hot weather making your engine work overtime. Here are a few things to remember as you think about your summer automotive needs.
Summer Car Care Tips
Check your tire pressure
About once a month, use a tire gauge to ensure your tires are inflated to the factory-recommended psi level. If you’re not sure what that level is, just consult the owner’s manual. If you run your car on underinflated tires, it increases the risk of them becoming overheated and ultimately rupturing.
Keep an eye on the cooling system
All cars have cooling systems to prevent against overheating. These systems are particularly valuable during the dog days of summer. As such, a key element in summer car care is making sure your cooling system has been flushed out, and that your coolant levels are topped off. If you’re unsure when you last had the cooling system flushed, it may be best just to make a service center appointment.
Change the oil
Engine oil is also an important safeguard against overheating. Once a month, use your dipstick to check the oil level, and if it’s getting low, make a service center appointment for a full oil change.
Make sure your car stays clean
Finally, don’t underestimate the importance of vehicle cleanliness. This can be an important way of ensuring your car functions at its best. If you’ve been on some long road trip and your carpets and upholstery have seen better days, take a few minutes to give the inside of your vehicle a deep cleansing.
If you prefer, you can have us detail your car at one of our service centers. We can give your car the same treatment that we give to every car sold on our lot. Ask your service advisor about scheduling an appointment to detail your car.
Stay on Top of Summer Car Care
As you consider preventative auto maintenance requirements, don’t hesitate to reach out to our service center. The Zimbrick Automotive service team is here to help and advise any time you need us. Schedule a service appointment in Madison, WI, at your next convenience. And don’t forget to check our latest service specials.
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