Summer Service Tasks for Your Chevy Car

Even if you’re seeing a lot of Back-to-School signage, there is still quite a bit of summer left. And whether you’re planning a road trip or just have to commute in the heat every day, your car has to be able to withstand the brunt of hot summer weather. Our Chevrolet service department has some tips for you.

Test the Battery
Do you know how old your car’s battery is? If it is several years old, it may not have a lot of power left, and it could struggle to start your car when temperatures get very high. Testing it will let you know what kind of shape it is in and if it should be replaced.

Check the Fluids
If your AC isn’t doing much to help keep you cool, it could be because there isn’t enough refrigerant in the reservoir. If that’s the case, you’ll need to have it topped off. You should also have the other fluids checked to make sure they are at the correct levels, especially the coolant and oil.

Change the Oil
Oil should be changed every six months or so, and if you’ve gone a lot longer than that, this should be the first service task on your list. Clean oil will help ensure that your engine runs efficiently, which improves its performance. But perhaps more important is that an oil change will also boost your gas mileage.

It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep your car running well this summer and beyond. If you need these maintenance tasks or any others, just make an appointment with the service center at Lester Glenn Chevrolet of Freehold. We’re here to help!

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »