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HANDY TIPS by Aurel Radulescu

Preparing Your Car For Warm Weather Driving

Now that the warm weather has finally arrived, everyone will be anxious to take road trips, scenic drives and just cruise around in the warm glow of the sun. But, if you fail to prepare your car for the warm weather, you may end up foregoing your nice summer drive for a day filled with car repairs!

Here are some helpful tips to keep you on the road this summer:

Before you head out of the driveway, glance around. Everyone thinks to look under the hood for potential car problems, but not everyone thinks to check the surrounding area. If you see oil where you have parked your car, you may have a problem. Have your car checked by a professional before taking it out for a drive.
Be sure to check all of your car’s fluid levels. This includes the engine, transmission, cooling system, power steering, brake fluid and washer fluid. When it is time to replace them, be sure to purchase high-quality fluids to help improve the performance and dependability of each function.
While driving, watch your temperature gauges and watch for overheating. Replace your antifreeze if it’s more than several years old and have a mechanic inspect your car if the problem continues. Upgrading your oil to high-performance synthetic motor oil may help to improve your car’s overall health, so don’t cut any costs when it comes to buying oil for your car.
Make sure that your belts and hoses are inspected after adding fluids. A problematic belt may cause the engine to overheat. A hose may need to be replaced if it has any cracks or corrosion.
Always clean battery terminals, hinges and latches. In addition, keep your tires properly inflated by checking the air pressure each time you buy gasoline.

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