The summer heat can wreak havoc on your car, leading to expensive and inconvenient breakdowns. Here are some vehicle maintenance tips to keep your car in great shape this summer.

1. Summer Car Care Tips
The high temperatures of summer can be tough on your car.
From the paint to the tyres, everything is subjected to harsh
conditions. Gone unchecked, some issues could leave you
stranded in the heat. Here are a few tips to help make sure
your vehicle is protected against the hazards of summer.
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2. Check Tyre Pressure
 As the outside temperature soars,
the air in your car's tyres expand.
This is why you need to check the
tyre condition and pressure for a
safer ride and better fuel economy.
 Tyres that are under-inflated or over-
inflated can either generate too much
heat or reduce the handling capacity
of the car. This can result in blow-
outs and punctures.
 Keep a spare! Make sure the spare
tyre is properly inflated and in good
condition.

3. Change the Oil
• Dirty oil with carbon and metal debris
can have a drastic impact on your
car’s engine operation. This is why
periodic maintenance, including oil
and filter changes, is necessary.
• Inspection or replacement of the air
cleaner and fuel filters should also be
done intermittently to improve fuel
economy.

4. Check Coolant and Radiator
• If an engine is allowed to get too hot,
it can cause a number of internal
problems. This is because the
moving metal parts of your car can
melt and fuse together due to
overheating.
• To prevent this, it is important to
change the coolant annually on most
cars. This will prevent corrosion and
keep the cooling system clean inside.
• To clean the radiator and remove the
dirt and debris, use a soft brush and
a garden hose.

5. Maintain the Air Conditioner
• Before the summer is at its peak, it is
important to get the air conditioning
system checked.
• Air conditioning malfunction can be
caused by low level of refrigerant or
the malfunctioning of the
compressor.
• If the air conditioning system has an
air filtration system, then get it
checked to prevent water dripping
from your car.

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