Summertime Car Care

Because we feel the effects of winter more harshlyOil. This should be changed every 3,000 miles. If you
than summer, we go to extra lengths to protectcar is "using" oil as the saying goes, check it every
ourselves with coats and hats and gloves. Most of usother time you fill up. Carry an extra quart of oil in
make sure that our cars are ready for the onslaughtthe trunk. Along with an oil change most "speedy" oil
of frigid winter weather too. We make sure we havechange business check belts, hoses, fluid levels, tires,
snow tires, an ice scraper and deicer.etc.
However, in summer months we can shed our heavyAntifreeze. Have your cars heating and cooling
and restrictive coats and hats and take life easy. Wesystem checked on at least yearly. You want to
also tend to be more lax with our car care too.make sure you have adequate temperature
Remember, you car needs protection and routineprotection, summer and winter.
maintenance year round, no matter what theAir cleaner. This should be checked at the same time
temperature.you have your oil changed. A clogged air cleaner can
Your engine is effected by extremes ofreally slow down your engines performance.
temperature. Don't think that it isn't hard on theBrakes. If you notice any squealing of your breaks
engine when you sit idling in a traffic jam in 90have them checked as soon as possible. It's much
degree plus temperature with the air conditionercheaper to replace worn pads than it is to have to
blasting away inside.replace expensive rotors if they become worn.
The first reason to keep up a maintenance scheduleTires. The air pressure is usually checked at the same
is to save yourself money in the long run. If youtime you have your oil changed. You should also have
have a newer car in order to keep the warranty inthe tires rotated on a regular basis, this can really
effect you need to have it serviced according toprolong their life.
your manufacturers recommended schedule.Battery. Batteries are sealed units now. Have the
If your car is older and out of warranty you need tobattery checked at least once a year.
be more vigilant. It's up to you to make a serviceFollowing these tips all year round will help you keep
schedule for your car. Make a checklist and keepyou car in top running order.
track of the following items;