If you’re making plans to have some unforgettable adventures on the open road this summer, it’s important to be certain your vehicle is ready for the sizzling heat. Before you embark on your next journey, bring your vehicle to our Kia service center in Woodbridge and let us take a look under the hood, so you can enjoy every mile of your next summertime excursion.
Monitor Your Fluid Levels
As one of the most important, yet often overlooked, parts of summertime maintenance, monitoring your vehicle’s fluid levels is vital. These fluids not only provide lubrication to various components under the hood, but also work to keep the engine, transmission, brakes, and other important moving parts from overheating.
Ensuring your vehicle has the proper oil, coolant, transmission, and brake fluid levels before you head out on your trip will help prevent overheating caused by excess friction during the high temperatures of the summer. Checking to make sure everything is topped off before you hit the road and staying on top of your fluid levels during your trip can help prevent breakdowns or engine damage.
Check Your Battery Condition
The higher temperatures of the summer can really put an extra strain on your battery, especially if you use the air conditioning. Summertime heat waves can also cause faster fluid evaporation, increased chemical reactions inside the battery, and internal corrosion. Extreme heat not only degrades the battery itself, causing poor performance, but can also reduce its overall lifespan drastically.
Before you hit the road, schedule a Kia service appointment in Woodbridge and let us check your battery’s overall condition. By inspecting the terminals, cleaning any corrosion, tightening all connections, and testing the charge, you will know if your battery is up for the challenge of a midsummer road trip. It’s always better to know in advance if your battery can handle the heat before you end up stranded on the side of the road with a dead battery.
Test Your Air Conditioning
Staying cool and comfortable can help improve your focus on a long drive, keeping you alert to your surroundings and safe behind the wheel.
But the longer you run your air conditioning on a very hot day, the more strain you put on the climate control systems in your vehicle. Before you buckle up for your next road trip, let us inspect and test your air conditioning. We’ll check your seals, hoses, check for refrigerant leaks, and test the cooling performance to help prevent costly repairs later on.
Inspect Your Tires
As temperatures rise and fall from the afternoon to evening, the air pressure can change inside your tires. This change can lead to uneven tire wear, sidewall strain, reduced traction, and other potential issues. Before the rubber hits the road, have your tires inspected for any existing weaknesses that may become worse in the heat this summer.
Older tires that are left in the sun or show signs of cracking along the sidewall are more prone to blowouts. If you can identify early signs of potential issues with your tires before you start your journey, you can help prevent tire failure.
From cooling systems to tire pressure, our team of trained technicians can make sure your vehicle is ready for any summertime adventures. Come visit our Kia service center in Woodbridge today and schedule a comprehensive summertime maintenance check so you can hit the road with confidence.
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