Keep Your Cool This Summer: Basic Auto Care

Summer finally arrived, which means more sun, warm days, and legendary road trips to some of the world’s most epic destinations. However, you’ll also need to pop the big question: is your car ready? Before you head out on your next adventure or perform a few errands around town, you’ll want to schedule the proper Honda summer maintenance to help ensure your ride is prepared for the sunny weather ahead. No need to panic though, as our team is here with the car maintenance tips for summer to help get you prepared. Get started today by scheduling your auto service at Spitzer Honda DuBois near Clearfield, PA.

Chilling Out the Right Way: Check Your AC

It’s no surprise that summer brings the heat—literally. So, make sure you’re ready this season by making sure your air conditioning system is working in peak condition—after all, there’s no virtually no comfort in cruising on a humid afternoon in a muggy cabin without breezy air blowing through the vents. Thankfully, an air conditioning check takes literal minutes—our experts simply check your hoses and fans for cracks and damage. Also, we’ll inspect your air filter to help make sure nothing is blocking your air from flowing through your interior.

Next, check your engine to help ensure your powertrain is staying cool—after all, you won’t want to get stranded on the side of the highway from your engine overheating. For this step, you’ll want to top off your coolant levels and help make sure your fluids are full to help your engine properly cool—especially during a day of heavy performance, like a road trip in your odyssey or an excursion in your Passport.

Cover the Basics: Stay on Top of Your Maintenance Schedule

Whether you plan to dominate the track in your Honda Civic Type R or you’re about to take a smooth cruise in your Honda CR-V, keeping up with your maintenance is one of the top tips for keeping your rides on point this summer. One of the best places to start is with an oil change after driving 7,500 miles to help prevent early wear and tear in your powertrain. However, even if you don’t cruise often, schedule at least one oil change a year—and summer’s the perfect time since the heat can be rough on your powertrain, and the oil helps your engine cool properly as well.

Next, take a look at your tires and make sure your tread is ready to grip the road safely. The easiest way to check from home involves taking out a penny and inserting the coin head-first into your tire groves—can you see the top of Lincoln’s head? Then it’s time for a tire change to help you steer with finesse or stop where you plan. Also, check your battery to help make sure you’re always ready to go when needed. For good measure, schedule a diagnostic test to help find any hidden issues, like a misfiring cylinder that could destroy your car if left unchecked.

Set Off to Summer Cruising: Start in DuBois, PA

Are you ready to hit the road this summer in a ride that’s ready for adventure and the warm weather? Schedule your maintenance at Spitzer Honda DuBois, your local Honda service center near Osceola Mills, PA. Our team also aims to help you in any way possible, so let us know if you have questions about getting your car ready for a summer road trip or about how to handle the hot days ahead—it’s only the start of how we step up for you.