August 29, 2021
Temperatures can soar during those summer months, during this time it’s important to prep your vehicle to be ready for the heat. Here are five quick and easy tips for protecting your vehicle during hot weather months.
Keep Fluids Topped Off
Its especially important, during heatwaves, to check your fluids since they help cool down the engine. This includes: Brake Fluid, Motor Oil, Transmission Fluid, Power Steering Fluid. These all assist with pulling heat away from engine components, if their low your cars going to have to work harder, thus putting more strain and wear on your vehicle.
Have you changed your engine coolant lately, check your owner’s manual to check for proper maintenance schedule on getting your engine coolant drained and replaced. Otherwise, be sure keep it filled to the correct level.
Avoid Direct Sunlight
When looking for a parking spot, aim for something in the shade or a parking area thats underground or shielded from direct sunlight.
Its also advisable, but use your best judgement, to leave your windows cracked an inch or so. You are able to by tinted visors that can hide and make it less visible your windows are down for security purpose.
Use A Sun Shade
Basic and simple or novelty to show some personality, sun shades are great to keep in the car for those times you can’t avoid but to park in the sun. They not only keep the interior of your car cooler, BUT they also help prevent UV damage from the sun on your car’s interior. Over time an unprotected interior or dash, will become discolored, dried out and cracked.
Check Your Battery
Hot days aren’t your car’s battery best friend. So before summer weather hits, its important to have your battery tested to ensure it’s in peak condition. Battery fluid can evaporate quickly when the weather is hot, so keeping an eye on the battery terminals and wiping away any corrosion that’s built up can save you a headache down the road.
Tire, Hose and Belt Maintenance
Underinflated tires can be a problem on hot days when the pavement is heated up can potentially lead to a blowout. Hot weather also add extra stress on hoses and drive belts increasing chances of failure, so inspect them often to ensure they’re in good condition with no visible signs of cracking or other damage.
Keep Your Vehicle Clean and Protected
Bonus tip.
Use or be sure your car detailer is using a UV product on your dash for protection and that will minimize glare (no oil/silicone based products). Seat covers can be useful for keeping your car seats cool. If you have leather seats, keep them well-conditioned during hot weather to prevent cracking and damage.
Sunlight and hot temperatures can fade/degrade your vehicle’s exterior shine and gloss. Getting your car waxed/sealed is way to protect your car from the sun’s damaging UV rays.
For more information on exterior protection service see a detailed description of our Gloss Wash & Wax or contact us today.