Summer Car Care Essentials to Keep Your Car Running Cool

The summer heat is rough on your vehicle and one of the best ways to keep your engine and car running cool is low cost preventative maintenance and visual inspections.  So, before you pack up the car for your summer vacation drive to the beach, run through our recommended check list to make sure your ride is in good cooling condition.

1.) Check the tires; it’s one of the easiest things to do.  Grab your tire gauge and check to make sure your tires are properly inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended PSI level found in your owner’s manual. The summer temperatures heat up the pavement which increases tire pressure so make sure you’re on point with your tire’s pressure before setting out and risking a blow out or hydroplaning across wet roads.

2.) You need fluids in the summer heat to keep from dehydrating, well your vehicle does too, so be sure to check the essentials by scheduling an oil change.  The majority of facilities will not only change your oil and oil filter, the will also check and top off the important fluids as part of the service.

3.) Make sure the air conditioning is blowing cold air.  There is nothing worse than sitting in a hot car without air conditioning when it’s 90 degrees and the sun is baking your car from the inside out.  Make an appointment to have your air conditioning serviced and your cooling system flushed to keep your cool on the road.

While winter driving can be hazardous and tough on your vehicle, freezing temperature, snow and ice, so can the hot, humid summer months. The heat can put stress on the engine, wear down tires and drain fluids quickly.  Taking a few hours to inspect and have your car serviced can help keep you and your vehicle cool and running smoothly all summer long.   

For more information contact WEST SIDE TIRE AND SERVICE at:

rrogenski@westsidetireservice.com |  330-799-4894 | www.westsidetireservice.com