Summer Driving Tips

Summer weather is just around the corner and many St. Louis drivers plan to hit the road for work and play. Weber Chevrolet shares these tips to help prepare your car for the hot weather.

Check Your Fluids
You can save yourself a lot of hassle in the hot-weather months by monitoring your car’s fluids. Fluids that you should check include:
Coolant: This is the big one. If your coolant/antifreeze level is too low, it can cause overheating.
Motor oil
Transmission fluid
Brake fluid
Power-steering fluid
Windshield wiper fluid

Have Your Car’s Belts and Hoses Inspected
If you’re a car expert, you can examine the belts and hoses in your vehicle yourself , but if you’re like most of us, you’re better off having a professional mechanic look them over. Intense heat can cause cracking, blistering, and other damage to your belts and hoses, and they may need to be replaced.
Replace Your Battery
If your car has an old battery, extreme summer heat can spell trouble. To avoid expensive repairs, it’s worth having your car’s battery tested, or even replaced getting a new battery altogether will cost you less than it would to have a dead battery serviced if your car breaks down.

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