[/caption]It's Summer time, how is your vehicle holding up? We all need some good tips to help us keep our cars and trucks conditioned for the remainder of Summer. I will try and cover some of the basic things we can do to make sure our vehicles are running in tip top shape. If you have more questions, feel free to contact us at one of our 13 locations and ask to speak with a Regal Car Sales Technician.
Sometimes we get so caught up in the day to day stuff that we forget to take care of our vehicles. So lets start by listing some of the really basic things you can do.
1. Battery
Summer time can make your battery work hard, just like Winter. If your battery is older, 2-3 years old, you might get it checked by a service shop and ask for options. Keeping your terminals clean is very important as well. This helps make sure you have a good connection and your battery works less. Today, batteries are fairly cheap so if you are in need it might be a good idea to have it replaced because they don't give very good warning signs when they are about to die.
2. Coolant and Antifreeze
In the Summer time, your car needs a good mixture of coolant and antifreeze. Preferrably a 50:50 mix. Having the proper mix of these fluids means that your vehicle liquid can boil at a higher temperature than using pure water. In the summer heat, this is extremely important so your car doesn't overheat.
3. Belts and Hoses
Your car deals with a lot of different weather changes. As a result, your belts and rubber hoses might dry out and break. It's always a good idea to look these over to see if you can spot any tears or cracks. Taking care of this will help save you the headache later on down the road.
4. Oil Thickness
Have your oil checked. In the heat of summer your oil will run very hot and it will thin out. Your car might not be getting the proper lubrication if your oil is too thin already. In the summer heat you want to have a thicker oil for better lubrication.
These are just some of the things you can do help get your car ready for the heat of summer. We live in the Midwest so the heat is always a major factor in our cars health.
If you have any questions about these tips or just have general questions about how to maintain your vehicle, you can call one of our 13 Regal Car Sales and Credit locations in Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas.
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