Old man winter is almost gone and the sun rays are breaking through the clouds, which means it is time to open the garage and wake the summer car from its hibernation. Leo Kaytes specialize in new Ford Edge Warwick New York, new Ford F-150, new Ford Focus Warwick cars. The Ford Service team at the Warwick, New York dealer have offered to share some advice that can save any car owner time, expense, and aggravation this summer.
The obvious first step is checking the air pressure in the tires. Seasonal temperature changes affect tire pressures. Improper tire inflation affects ride quality and gas mileage; remember that an over-inflated tire is just as potentially harmful as an under-inflated tire. It’s easy to forget to inflate the spare tire and check that the roadside tools (jack, lug-wrench, and wheel lock if necessary) are working properly.
Next check that all of the fluids are topped off including radiator coolant, motor oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid and windshield washer fluid. Make sure to pay special attention to the HOT and COLD zones on the dipsticks and only fill to the correct line. Adding too much oil or fluids can damage sensitive engine components.
Check that the battery is fully charged and the battery terminals are corrosion-free. The heat can kill a car battery quickly and summertime humidity will lead to rust formation on the battery terminals.
An oft-overlooked piece of safe summer driving is the condition of the windshield wipers. There should be no cracks and the steel hooks should be clear of the glass surface. A new set of wiper blades can be had for $20 and can really take the stress out of summer driving.
Once that is all complete check the serpentine belts for fissures and tightness. A constant squeaking noise is the first warning sign of impending belt failure. This belt typically runs the A/C compressor, alternator, and water pump so keeping a close eye on it can be the difference between a good running car and catastophe.
If these tasks seem dauntings bring your car to Russell&Smith Honda’s Service Department. Get your vehicle serviced by the pros. With their well-equipped shops, OEM parts and the factory certified technicians, Russell&Smith Honda can provide a wonderful and problem-free summer road trip. There are many possible pitfalls involved with summer driving, but with proper maintainance car trouble doesn’t have to be one of them.
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