It’s nature’s behavior, having different seasons like winter, summer, and monsoon. And that is the point where car owners have to take care of their car a little more. Every weather has its affects on your car.  There are various effects of temperature on your car but aren’t easily noticeable. Summer is the season to maintain and get checked your car for its long healthy life.

If we take an example of rubber tyres or other rubber parts, they contract during cold temperature and expand during hot temperature during summer. The effect of temperature will lead to extreme wear and tear that will cost you much for car damage repair. Regular check of your car can surely reduce any chances of major damage.

Here are some Do’s and Don’ts for your car maintenance during summer that will help you keep your car in a good condition and protect it from weather effects.

Do’s

Following are the points you can do for maintenance during summer

• The cooling system can get affected. Hence check the viscosity of the fluid, if possible replace it once a year. Flush the radiator to prevent rust. Check the working of fans and keep the fins clean.

• High temperature can affect your battery. Batteries have to battle a lot during summer so check the cables and corrosion and get it cleaned. Batteries lose electrolytes during high temperatures so check it. Replace your battery after 4 years.

• Type pressure is very important to be maintained. Maintain the optimum pressure as recommended by manufacturers. Driving cars with low pressure can cause damage to the sidewalls. Changing temperature can cause damage to tyres. So, high temperatures in summer can lead to permanent damage to tyres. Check your types and balding in summer.

• Engine oil is the protecting shell for your car’s engine. Engine oil keeps the engine parts lubricated and prevents wear and tear while moving. Do check oil levels and maintain minimum oil levels suggested by manufacturers. Use synthetic oils as they play a better role in maintaining engines.

• Air filters need regular maintenance as it prevents dust from entering the engine. Hot and humid dust in summer can cause a choked air passage. A clean air filter gives a better average. Cleaning air filters is not at all costly so do check it regularly.

Don’t forget to keep the below-given points in mind during summer:

• Don’t park your car in a hot place. Park your car in a shaded place to prevent its extreme effect. Never leave your car under the sun. Sun causes damage to exterior parts of your car as well as interior parts of your car.

• Do not forget any electronic items, food items, sunglasses, beverages, medicines, and lotions in the car during summer. High temperature can damage all products permanently.

• Cover your car with a white cover or a cloth to reduce the sun’s effect.

• If you haven’t checked your air conditioner during summer, don’t use it. Insufficient cooling gas can cause permanent damage to the compressor.

• Do not forget to take inflammable things like disposable lighters. It can damage the car’s windscreen when the car gets heated and causes huge damage.

Outlook:

These are the basic do’s and don’ts every car owner needs to follow to maintain their valuable asset. Maintaining your car during summer can add extra years of life to your car. So keep loving your car and enjoy every drive. Drive Safe.