Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Summer Driving
Summer is a popular time to embark on family driving trips. Whether or not you’re planning one of these mobile adventures this year, here is some practical advice that might just prevent some unexpected mechanical problems from ruining your driving plans this season. Hot summer weather causes your engine, cooling system, transmission, electrical, and air conditioning systems to all work harder under intense heat and pressure. Compounding this demand by weighing your vehicle down with passengers and cargo leaves little room for deficiencies. Any marginal vehicle components are more likely to fail under these taxing conditions. Hilly or mountainous driving will also require your vehicle to be in top condition to handle these extra demands. Especially after such a severe winter, it is important that your vehicle has clean fluids, filters, and that all systems are in sound working order. Good tires and brakes, belts and hoses,..