Vehicle Maintenance – Do Not Neglect Your Car This Summer.

Summer months are tough on your car’s exterior. The Summer heat can impact the internal parts and systems of your vehicle as well. In fact, vehicle maintenance during summer months is crucial as the hot weather can turn small, unseen weaknesses such as cracked hoses, leaky radiators, underinflated tires and dirty filters in your car into major failures. A bigger motivation could be high gas prices. Regular servicing and oil changes can improve your fuel efficiency, and help you save some big money. Improved AC performance can elevate your vacation or regular travel experience. Simple tune-up, before hitting the road, can make all the difference.

Oil changes are an important aspect of regular vehicle maintenance. It can prevent the friction generated by moving engine parts of your car. Without sufficient amount of oil the heat generated by motion and friction can melt the metallic parts of the engine. The hot weather can only add to the problem. Normal wear and tear caused by regular use can lower the quality of the oil in your car. Most experts, therefore, recommend an oil change after every 3 months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first. Some recent models also have indicators to remind you about the oil change. It is also important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions in the owner’s manual about the type of oil and other specifications.

Like your engine, your AC also generates a lot of heat as it works hard to cool down the interior of your car. The overuse of AC during summer months demands regular tune-up. However, recent surveys have indicated that 55 percent of car owners do not consider AC tune-ups as part of their regular vehicle maintenance. Not surprisingly, over half of the drivers express dissatisfaction with their AC performance. Fluid and lubricant replacement of the AC is the simplest and best thing you can do for your car, next to oil changes. This will help you avoid expensive overheads at a later time.

Your car is one of your biggest investments. It is a necessity in the modern world. Many car owners are obsessed with the external appearance of their vehicle. While it is important for the prolonged life of your vehicle, internal tune-ups such as oil changes and AC performance services are crucial aspects of your vehicle maintenance as well. Do not neglect them during summer months. As they say, “a stitch in time saves nine.” If you are a resident of Boise, Idaho or the Treasure Valley you can visit Bruneel Tire Factory for all your summer vehicle maintenance needs. We have several different locations for your convenience, and are open Monday to Saturday. All our technicians are ASE certified. Call us today to set up an appointment for your summer oil change and AC performance tune-up. We also available to service your tires, wheels and battery for your vehicle.