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