Is Your Vehicle Ready for the Summertime Heat?

Is Your Vehicle Fully Ready for Summertime Нeat? Regular, Routine Maintenance Checks In order to best combat the heat, it's important that regularly scheduled automotive maintenance become a real habit for motorists. Inspect the Vehicle's Air Conditioning Generally speaking, air conditioning systems don't require regular maintenance. However, if even slightly faulty, intense heat will only make matters worse. Check Windshield Washer and Wiper Fluid If wipers leave streaks or cannot properly clean a windshield, they should immediately be replaced. Also, be sure to level off washer fluid levels. Service Your Car Battery + The heat has a way of internally breaking down a car's battery. Additionally, corrosion on the terminals is also severely accelerated. Examine All Belts, Hoses and Fluids Intense heat often adds to drive belt and coolant hose damages. If they're cracked, frayed, overly worn or brittle, replace them. Make Certain That Tires Are Working Well Take a closer look at your tires to identify any issues with tread depth and air pressure. If there's a problem, fix it before hitting the open road. Prepare for Future Trips Before beginning a long road trip, map out driving routes and be prepared for traffic during times when heavy road congestion is commonplace. Include an Emergency Roadside Kit While a smartphone can work wonders in a difficult situation, it's always a good idea to have a flashlight, first-aid kit, drinking water and booster cables on hand. DAY Ford https://www.santanderconsumerusa.com/blog/summer-driving-putting-car-truck-suv-test/ HENRY