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Keep Your Vehicle Running Smoothly: Essential Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Car

Keep Your Vehicle Running Smoothly: Essential Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Car

As temperatures rise and road trips beckon, ensuring your vehicle is in top shape becomes paramount. Just as you prepare yourself for the summer heat, your car also needs some attention to handle the challenges of the season. From engine overheating to tire blowouts, various issues can arise if proper maintenance isn't observed. Here are some essential summer maintenance tips to keep your automotive companion running smoothly throughout the hotter months. 1. Check Your Cooling System: 

The cooling system is your car's defense against overheating, especially during scorching summer days. Ensure the radiator is filled with the correct ratio of coolant and water, as recommended by your vehicle's manufacturer. Also, inspect hoses and belts for signs of wear and tear, as they play crucial roles in the cooling process.

2. Inspect the Air Conditioning System: 

A functional air conditioning system is a lifesaver during summer drives. Make sur





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When's the best time to check your A/C? Before you need it!

When's the best time to check your A/C? Before you need it!

Are you ready for summer heat?  Keeping cool in your car means maintaining the operational condition of the A/C system.  How do you do that?  Honestly, there isn't much you can do to keep the A/C running right. It's a sealed system and most problems are a result of the system having a leak. When the system has a leak the best way to find it is to introduce a florescent dye into the system to identify the location of the leak along with the refrigerant.  Once we identify the leak we can go about the business of repairing it. Another likely issue is a failed compressor.  This will usually require the replacement of multiple components to remove any debris or contamination from the system.  If you have an air conditioning question we are available

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