Summer Car Maintenance

The summer is an ideal time for long drives and road trips around Hamburg. But if your car hasn’t been to a service center recently, it’s also a great time for some maintenance! What should be on your summer car maintenance list? Robert Basil Cadillac goes through the importance of summer maintenance and why routine tasks like oil changes and inspections can make all the difference this season. 

Effects of Summer Heat on Your Vehicle

Before we dive into the importance of summer maintenance, let’s talk about the consequences of all that sun. From UV rays to sweltering heat, the effects of summer heat can cause significant consequences for your car in East Aurora. Here are just a few to consider:

• MotorOil: Just like your motor oil thickens slightly in the winter, it will thin out in the summer sun. This can be difficult on the engine.
• Tires: Heat expands the air inside your tire, which can lead to greater wear and tear in the summer months.
• Engine: Your car generates a lot of heat in any weather, and the higher temperatures can make the cooling system work overtime. 
• Interior: Summer heat and UV rays can wreak havoc on your upholstery materials, particularly leather seating.

Importance of Summer Maintenance 

If you want to reduce the effects of summer heat on your vehicle, proper summer car care is a must! And luckily, maintenance doesn’t take a lot of your time. The experts at our service center recommend the following:

• Test the AC to ensure you stay cool on the West Seneca roads.
• Check the air pressure of all four tires, and check the spare if you have one.
• Check and refill your key automotive fluids: motor oil, power steering fluid, coolant, and windshield wiper.
• Schedule an oil and filter change to start fresh for the season.
• Test your brakes since winter driving can do a number on your braking system.
• Protect your car from UV rays by parking in shaded areas and using accessories like sunshades.

Schedule Your Summer Car Maintenance at Robert Basil Cadillac

Now you know the importance of summer maintenance, are you ready for your next oil change? Feel free to contact us with any questions about summer car maintenance recommendations. Or when you’re ready to get your car road trip ready, schedule your service with Robert Basil Cadillac in Orchard Park!