Prevent
your car from sudden break down on hot summer day!Learn these tips from
Partsavatar Auto Parts!
Summer driving season
is coming. Though in Canada, we pay more attention towards snow but the hot
summer heat can effect everything from the paint to the tires of your car or
truck. So, don’t take it lightly.
Extreme heat and long
drives can be tough on a car. But according to a survey North Americans love to
drive in summers despite hiking prices of gasoline. But you need to be prepared
as under inflated tires, leaky radiators or dirty filter may cause your car to
break down. You will ultimately ruin your car’s fuel efficiency by neglecting
the maintenance.
Let’s take a quick look
at summer car care tips every motorist should know.
Under
Inflated tires
The very first thing to
attend to is out car or truck’s tires. Though, most of us overlook this thing.In
summers as the temperature outside climbs, the air inside tires starts expanding.
Proper
inflation of tires is necessary if you don’t want to
waste money on buying expensive set of tires. You can follow the instructions
on your car’s owner manual as it gives enough information on exact standards
and specifications of tire’s air pressure needed.You can check the tire
pressure by using pressure gauge, by installing car's TPMS sensors or the best is by visiting your mechanic. Note that
if you ignore the under inflated tires, they will start bulging outwards and
eventually they will blow.
Under inflated tires get
quite risky on a rainy day as it will make less contact with the ground
resulting in hydroplaning.
The very first remedy
is to always get your tires properly inflated. If you sense that the pressure
is low, visit your mechanic for tire pressure detection.Deploy
proper tire pressure measuring equipments and always have
a properly inflated spare tire in your car.
Oil
and Oil filter
Motorists should check
motor oil once a month. Oil keeps the engine parts running cool, clean and
smooth. Same goes for oil filter. automotive Oil filters of car need maintenance every 7500 miles.
To check the oil, park
your car on a level surface and shut off the engine. Let it cool down. Pull out
the automotive oil dipstick and wipe it clean. Repeat this process and
inserting the dipstick in and again pulling it out. Please note that by doing
so you are checking two things: how clean the oil is and level of oil. The oil
should be of clean brownish yellow color. If you notice dark colored oil, they
you may need oil and oil filter replacement immediately. If you are low on oil,
simply add another quart or just change the oil completely.
Un-Winterize
your car
This is just like
preparing for summer. So, the first thing if you live in a cold region is to de
winterize your car and get rid of the snow tires. You will have to pay a lot of
attention to certain under the hood components and fluids.
If you haven’t driven your
car much during the winter, then you might need to check the level of fluids
like brake fluid, coolant, Auto
transmission fluid and automotive power steering fluids.Check the oil levels as oil gets thick
and collects condensation in the winters if not used.
Use summer tires for
summers. It is foolish to use snow tires in summers. So get a new set for
summers or all seasoned tires are also good.
Hoses
and belts
Cooling of engine is
very important for a better summer driving experience. If the engine overheats,
there would be no choice for you other than stranding on the road side and
calling a technician.
Car
Radiator Hoses play a vital role in cooling as they supply
coolant to and from the engine block and the belts run the fan to cool down the
system. Overheating can be caused if there are damaged and worn out hoses and
belts attached to the radiator.
Check hoses for cracks,
leaks and loose connections. Replace them if they have been worn out.
Similarly,Auto fan belts of cars can be visually checked for cracks. It is advised
to replace belts every 36000 miles to avoid the risk of belt failure and
overheating.
Air
filter
Air filter plays a
pivotal role in increasing a vehicle’s fuel efficiency. One of the main reasons
of a degrading fuel economy might be a clogged and dirty air filter of your
car.
Air filters should be replaced every 12000 miles or recommended by your
vehicle’s manufacturer. But depending upon the driving conditions sometimes you
may need earlier replacement of air filter. For example, if you are driving in
an environment which is quite dusty or sandy or even if you are driving on
roads full of dirt, then the air filter is going to clog up much faster than
usual.
Brakes
Never ignore brakes! If
you do, you are just putting your life on stake. By riding around on
malfunctioning brakes, you are just putting your life in danger.
Check the brakes timely
and visit your mechanic for further inspection of brake components.
if you notice grinding
noises coming from the brakes, illuminating dashboard light, soft and mushy
brake pedal or resisting brake pedal, then it is perfect time to visit your
mechanic.
You might need
replacement of your car's
brake pads,auto brake rotors,automotive brake drums
and automotive brake shoes
as worn out brake system components may cause your brakes to malfunction.So if
you notice any problem and need of replacement, don’t wait any further.
Radiator
There is a limit of
temperature that a engine can tolerate.Multiple components damage could be
experienced if the temperature rises beyond normal. But certain cooling components
like automotive coolants/antifreezes,thermostats
of car and radiator hoses fan out the heat out of car and
keep it in optimal temperature.
Major problems that
occur in summers are related to cooling system of car. Low coolant levels, cracked
hoses, broken belts, leaky radiator and missing radiator cap can cause the
engine to overheat.
Check Under the hood components of cars properly. All fluid and coolant
levels should be checked. You can flush out the radiator and clean the debris
out of it. It is to be noted that a 50/50 mixture of water and coolant should
be used instead of pure coolant as pure coolant can be disastrous for the
radiator. Leaks in the radiator or hoses should be treated. Sometimes pooling
of coolant can cause the engine to overheat.
If you feel that your
radiator has gone bad due to some reasons, then it is time to get it replaced.Parts
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Battery
There is a lot of load
on car
batteries in summers. Summer heat puts a lot of pressure on auto
batteries as the chemical reaction fastens inside the battery. Heat also
evaporates the fluid inside the battery thus damaging it further.
The best remedy is to
regularly check and clean the battery and its terminals. If you need to replace
your car’s battery, then you can get the battery which is suited for your car
according to your manufacturer’s specifications.
Air
conditioning
Keep your car cool when
you are not driving. Air conditioners should be properly inspected. If your car
is getting cold due to a/c then there might be a leak inside and you may have
to spend dollars for its maintenance.
Check cabin air filters of your car , if you have one installed. You can take help from owner’s manual and
replace the cabin air filters if they need to be.
Low level of
refrigerant can also cause the car a/c to malfunction. Hand over your car to
the professional and let him figure out where the leak is.
You can get best
driving experience in summers if you follow above mentioned maintenance tips.
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