Summer Maintenance Tips Available at Russ Darrow Madison Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Preparing for the summer months is essential in your vehicle as it is your home or anything else you own. Below are some of the most important maintenance tips to keep in mind as the summer months approach so that you and your vehicle are prepared for the rising temperatures.
A/C System Inspection
First and foremost, making sure that you can manage the temperature in your vehicle and prepare against the heat in Wisconsin is to have the A/C system inspected. Technicians will check all components and fluids of this system to ensure that you have cooling temperatures when you need them.
Cooling System Inspection
The cooling system inspection for your engine is just as essential. While the A/C system is directed to the cabin, this cooling system protects your engine against these temperatures that can be dangerous in an engine that is not properly cooling.
Tire Inspection
The summer inspection is as good a time as any to have your tread and pressure inspected. With these rising temperatures comes a change in the atmosphere's pressure. This will alter your tires so be sure to have them filled to the appropriate level. Also, this annual inspection is a good time to have your tread on the tires looked at and determine if it is time for replacements before the summer heat brings rainy weather to the highway.
Battery Inspection & Testing
Although batteries are expected to last several years, it is a good practice to check them once or twice a year to make sure they are working properly. When you bring them into the service center, a technician will determine the power level and the percentage at which the battery is currently operating at. If it is below 80 percent, it is time to have your battery replaced.
Lights
Headlights, taillights, brake lights. All of these lights need to be inspected to make sure that they are working. If you find that one or more of your lights are not working during the inspection, a technician can easily replace that bulb for you in just a matter of minutes.
Engine Performance
Is your check engine light on? Your engine performance must be thoroughly inspected annually to find any hidden issues or replace any parts that need it. During the inspection, check for things like the spark plugs and engine coils to make sure that they are working properly and replace any that are showing a code on a diagnostic test.
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Head over to Russ Darrow CDJR of Madison today to have our service center go over your summer maintenance tips and assist you with any replacements you may need. Visit us online or give us a call today for more information.