Summer Auto Maintenance in TX | Stanley Ford Eastland

2023 Ford Escape PHEV in Eastland, Texas

Summer Maintenance at Stanley Ford Eastland

Extreme temperatures can put a lot of stress on your model, and while winter might bring its own challenges, summer comes with plenty of its own. When you’re trying to make sure that your vehicle can handle the heat, you’ll want to take the time to look at your tires, oil, and more. When your model is taken care of, you can expect optimum performance, but it’s up to you to give it the service that it needs. When you need a helping hand, you’ll want to stop by Stanley Ford Eastland.

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Make Sure Your Tires Are Ready for the Road

One of the first things that you’ll want to check is your tires. When you’re constantly driving to work or running errands, it can be easy to forget about the fact that you could be putting hundreds or thousands of miles on them. To start, you’ll want to look at the:

Pressure: The next time you stop by a gas station, you may want to take the chance to check your tire pressure. If they’re over or under-inflated, it could cause issues on the road and negatively impact their durability.
Tread: You can conserve your tread with services like alignments, tire rotations, and balancing. If your tread is in rough shape or you notice that there are wires poking through the sides of your tires though, you’re going to want to replace them before you get back on the road.

Taking a Closer Look Under the Hood

It’s easy to pop down and look at your tires, but if you really want to make sure that your model is ready for the road, you’ll want to take the time to open your hood. The first thing that you’ll want to check is your coolant. As things are heating up, you’re going to want to be sure that your coolant is in good condition, and that you have enough of it. Overheating can kill your engine quickly, so you’ll need a cooling system that can keep up with the summer months. From there, you’ll want to move on to your oil. You should be changing your oil regularly, so if it’s been a while since your last oil change, you’ll want to take the time to check it. Normally, mechanics give you a sticker with a recommended mileage and date for your next service, but if you don’t have this, you can always use your dipstick. You’ll also want to check your power steering fluid, windshield wiper fluid, and brake fluid.

The Systems That Make Up Your Model

While you might be able to evaluate things like your oil level and your tread on your own, you might need a professional opinion on other parts of your model. You might want to start with your air conditioning, as you won’t want to be caught without it in the middle of summer. If it’s been giving you trouble, and you’re near Breckenridge, Eastland, or Stephenville, you can always have it inspected at Stanley Ford Eastland. It’s also smart to have your battery and brakes inspected, as these will eventually need service, and you aren’t going to want to risk them failing you on the road. If your model has been vibrating, making strange noises, or acting odd, you’re going to want to inform the mechanics at Stanley Ford Eastland so that we can help you root out the problem.

When you want to make sure that you’re prepared for summer, you’ll want to schedule your next service with Stanley Ford Eastland.

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