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 put together some tips that can save any driver time, expense, and headaches this summer.
The obvious first step is checking the air pressure in the tires. As the weather changes the air pressure in the tires changes. Improper tire inflation affects ride smoothness and safety; remember that an over-inflated tire is just as potentially harmful as an under-inflated tire. Don’t forget to inflate the spare tire and check that the roadside tools (jack, lug-wrench, and wheel lock if necessary) are functional.
Next make sure all of the fluids are full including radiator fluid, engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and wiper fluid. Pay close attention to the HOT and COLD zones on the dipsticks and only fill to the correct line. Overfilling
Check that the battery is completely charged and the battery terminals are free of corrosion. Nothing is worse for a car battery than high heat combined with high humidity. Most auto parts stores will test a battery for free.
An oft-overlooked piece of safe summer driving is the condition of the windshield wipers. There should be no cracks and the steel clips should be clear of the glass surface. A replacement set of wiper blades costs around $20 and can really take the worry out of summer driving.
Once that is all complete check the serpentine belts for fissures and tightness. A repetitive squeaking noise is the early warning sign of imminent belt failure. This belt typically runs the A/C compressor, alternator, and power steering so keeping a close eye on it can be the difference between a good running car and disaster.
If you don’t want to do your own pre trip inspection 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 fun and trouble-free summer vacation. There are many potential headaches involved with summer driving, but with proper maintainance car trouble doesn’t have to be one of them.
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