How to prepare the car for the summer season?

Preparing your car for the summer season is no less important than preparing it for the winter season. It is a good idea to use qualified specialists who will perform all the diagnostic work on your car. The mechanics from Naydenovi Auto EOOD can perform a complete inspection and diagnosis of your car.

How to prepare the car for the summer season?

Where to start:

1. The engine is the heart of the car.

The engine is the most important element of any vehicle. Without it, the car simply will not move. The engine during the winter period cannot pass without consequences. For example, sudden changes in temperature can affect the condition of elastic elements. Rubber and plastic elements crack, wear out, burst. Have leaks appeared? Contact the professionals! Cleaning the engine is usually not mandatory, but it is recommended.

2. The battery is a source of energy.

The battery is one of those elements of your car that are most stressed in cold weather. In extreme conditions, the car's heater must be turned on, the music, headlights and other electronics must be turned on. Therefore, if you want the battery to work for the specified time, check the charge level and, if necessary, charge it to the required level. You can also clean the battery terminals and lubricate them with a special electrically conductive grease. The specialists of the Naydenovi Auto company carry out inspection, diagnostics and battery replacement.

3. Checking filters and fluids

The condition of the oil filter and the presence of oil are also of key importance for your safety. The oil should be changed every 12 thousand kilometers (approximately once every three months). This will allow the car to function normally and not overheat. To check the condition of the oil pump, you need to check the dipstick: the oil level should be sufficient and the oil should be yellow-brown in color. Other fluids also deserve attention. If the car has spent the winter in the garage, you need to recharge the battery. The chassis should also be cleaned with a hose or a high-pressure washer. In a service center, this can be done using a steam cleaning system.

4. Air conditioning – the first aid in the heat.

The most important point in preparing your car for the summer season is the condition of the air conditioner in your car. If the air conditioner does not maintain a temperature 10 degrees lower than the outside temperature, you should take care of its repair. This may be due to an insufficient amount of refrigerant in the system, which is due to leaks. To diagnose the air conditioning system, you should entrust it to professionals. There is another point - cars manufactured before 1994 should be checked by licensed specialists, since changing the refrigerant is very difficult. In addition, you can replace the air conditioning system with a safer and more modern one, even on an old car.

5. Change tires to seasonal ones.

Here everything is clear: winter tires are replaced with summer tires. Often drivers think that they can continue with winter tires in the summer. One of the reasons is that these tires will not work for them next winter. However, this is not recommended, because softer winter tires are more likely to fail you when driving on hot asphalt (this is especially dangerous when cornering), and the studs interfere with steering.

6. The chassis – the “backbone” of the car.

The chassis in the process of driving on winter roads is subjected to a serious endurance test. Experts recommend that the chassis be diagnosed. For example, rubber seals can burst, grease can leak, brake hoses and other elements can be damaged. If problems are found, they must be eliminated without fail.

7. The brakes

Brakes are another detail of your safety at any time of the year. The wear of the brake pads and the friction linings on them can be easily checked at any service station. The simplest signs of brake wear can be recognized by the behavior of your car: the brake pedal is pressed too lightly or, conversely, too hard, the brake pedal is set too high or low, a squeaking sound is heard when the brake is pressed, a special indicator lights up on the dashboard. There is another interesting detail: the squeaking of the brakes occurs when moisture from the air enters the brake discs and drums.

Paying attention to your car at all key points is a guarantee of safe travel during the summer season!