In the same way that we prepare the car for winter, with the arrival of summer and high temperatures, it is also necessary to make a tune-up. Also, during this time of year, travel and car trips increase, so it will be essential to check your car before a long trip.
Carrying out the proper maintenance of your vehicle will save you more than one unforeseen event, as well as a significant amount of money that can lead to unexpected breakdowns. In this article, we explain in detail how to take care of your car in summer.
Step One
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First, it should be mentioned that it is necessary to carry out periodic reviews of our vehicle to prevent possible breakdowns and problems in any part of our car. To do this, consult the manual or your mechanical workshop so that they recommend how many kilometers or time you should do a review.
Step Two
When the summer season and high temperatures arrive, it will be essential to check the vehicle's cooling systems to prevent it from getting too hot and can lead to serious problems.
Additionally, it will be essential to perform the tuning of the air conditioning or air conditioning system, to be able to cope with the heat when we travel. To do this, go to your mechanical workshop to check if it is necessary to recharge the refrigerant gas, which is responsible for cooling the vehicle through a compression circuit.
In case it does not work, we suggest you consult Why the car air conditioning does not cool where you will find some possible causes.
Step Four
The tires will be another element that should pay more attention. To do this, you must check that the pressure is correct (it should always be checked with the car stopped and cold), as well as check that the wear is not excessive. You can see here how to perform tire maintenance .
Step Five
It would help if you also opened your car's hood and check all the fluids: oil levels, brake fluid, windshield wiper water, etc. And these can evaporate due to the summer heat, so you should make sure they are at the appropriate levels. Find out more information in our articles:
Step Six
When parking the vehicle, it is recommended that you park in the shade as much as possible, since sometimes it is impossible to choose parking. In this way, you will prevent the car from being so hot when you start again and you will also help the paint and bodywork not to deteriorate so much from the sun.
Step Seven
In the same way, during the summer the use of parasols is recommended , which will reduce the effects of the sun's rays. This small action will reduce the vehicle's interior temperature and avoiding getting burned by the steering wheel when resuming the march.
Step Eight
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During the summer, car trips increase, as well as long trips for vacations. That is why we recommend that you prepare the car before traveling and thus save yourself from unforeseen events and troubles.
More Tips
- Carrying out proper maintenance on your vehicle will save you a lot of trouble.
Adapted and translated by The Cop Cart Staff
Sources: Uncomo
