In the heat of the summer car maintenance tips

[Simi]

Consistent with the mercury climbing, chances are you still living at home and prefer to chill out, than to go out in the heat. I wish my car could do. However, their strong bodies and fibers are constructed of steel, they feel the heat! To extend the life of your car, you avoid the summer heat to the painful need to take some steps. We give you some tips to take care of your car and keep it healthy.

TIPS
Check your car’s fuel tank regularly.
It is very important to regularly take your car for servicing during the summer.
Watch the cool .Check your air-conditioning.
Check the air pressure in your car’s tires.
check your Windshield-wiper blades.
Do not go too fast. Driving at high speeds significantly affects your car’s mileage.
Park at a shady spot.

[Matra et Alpine]

Not a real problem in Scotland

[NSXType-R]

Top off your fluids maybe?

Take your winter tires off and put away your snow chains.

[csl177]

Where exactly did you get these "tips"?

Originally Posted by Simi

Check your car’s fuel tank regularly.

Yeah... that's gonna be at every stop for gas. Otherwise, explain "checking".

Originally Posted by Simi

It is very important to regularly take your car for servicing during the summer. Watch the cool. Check your air-conditioning.

Regularly? Again, explain. Modern AC systems are efficient and durable, service is needed only when not charged properly or leaking.

Originally Posted by Simi

Check the air pressure in your car’s tires.

You should be doing this every time you refuel anyway. Seriously.

Originally Posted by Simi

Check your Windshield-wiper blades.

Wipe 'em clean when you refuel and clean glass, they'll last longer. In extremely hot (or dry) climes, replacement once a year should do it.

Originally Posted by Simi

Do not go too fast. Driving at high speeds significantly affects your car’s mileage.

Wha?!? I'll drive within my car's performance envelope, thank you. Mileage is not a primary concern for some.

Originally Posted by Simi

Park at a shady spot.

Well, whenever one can find such a place, of course.

[TVR IS KING]

If by mileage you mean how many miles it's done...Driving fast doesn't change it. You might get where you're going faster, but it's the same amount of miles

Shady spots are tricky. Usually you can find a tree if you want, but trees house birds, and birds house crap that ruins paint.
I think opening the window a crack and getting a windscreen cover is a better solution

[Simi]

I am agree with you Matra et Alpine (Moderator) ,Maybe that would not be a problem but here in India is very hot.I face this all problems, So that's why i post this information.

[kingofthering]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecunQO_uoIg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecunQO_uoIg

But how the heck am I going to live like some sort of awful Bruce Springsteen pastiche in a rusty, primer'd '70 Camaro that's being rebuilt together piece-by-piece when I'm not street racing some guy in a Chevelle?

[john14]

Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine

Not a real problem in Scotland

Matra, some of live in Australia.

[Simi]

Originally Posted by csl177

Where exactly did you get these "tips"?


Yeah... that's gonna be at every stop for gas. Otherwise, explain "checking".

Regularly? Again, explain. Modern AC systems are efficient and durable, service is needed only when not charged properly or leaking.

You should be doing this every time you refuel anyway. Seriously.

Wipe 'em clean when you refuel and clean glass, they'll last longer. In extremely hot (or dry) climes, replacement once a year should do it.

Wha?!? I'll drive within my car's performance envelope, thank you. Mileage is not a primary concern for some.

Well, whenever one can find such a place, of course.

It is my own experience that i share in this forum ...

[Jeff Collision]

I agree with your points for safety measures in summer. Also it is good not to part the car in direct sunlight as much as possible to avoid fade.

[Rizaven]

Wash and WAX your car if you live some where sunny, use double layers of wax, something I should have done two weeks ago. Or do what my brother do, keep the spring/late winter mud on your car all summer to protect the paint.

[Simi]

Originally Posted by Jeff Collision

I agree with your points for safety measures in summer. Also it is good not to part the car in direct sunlight as much as possible to avoid fade.

welcome to this forum and Thanks buddy.

[brucele]

Really good tips,thanks for the post.

[David_Hussey]

Yea, really good post.
@kingofthering good video reference.

Thanks for the good info.