- Make sure car fluids are at optimum level: periodically check your car fluids. They lubricate and also double up as coolants since they reduce friction (which in turn produces lot of heat that adds up to heating up the engine) of important parts of engine. If the fluid levels are low, you are in for trouble as there will be a possibility of overheating. So regularly check the fluids such as motor oil, transmission and brake fluid etc. if they are at required level.
- Cooler engine adds to better performance: engine and car cooling systems are vital to maintain normal temperature. They need to be flushed regularly, during such flushes, ensure coolant level to optimum. Cooling system contains rubber components, make sure they are in proper health and are not chipped (wear and tear) due to heating and cooling effects inside the engine. Poor rubber components can damage the entire cooling system and can ruin the engine.
- Cool cabin environment adds to better performance: fatigue of driving and hot summer goes hand in hand! Under troublesome driving conditions one can easily list scorching summers and in-effective air conditioners. When air conditioners don’t function properly, they add to fatigue of the driver. Before arrival of the summer check the refrigerant level for maintaining a cooler interior. Properly cool cabins will also add to the alertness of the driver while on road.
- Take care of your load bearers: wheels play a role of connectors between the car body and road surface. They need to be in utmost healthy condition, properly inflated. If under- or over-inflated, they can damage driving safety and increase possibilities of road mishap. All season tires can be used in case of milder summers. They are suitable for average driver and can offer acceptable performance during dry and wet terrains. But when the temperatures soar higher up to 45 0 C, one needs to switch to the summer tires. They are made of softer rubber compound which offers better grip and enhances performance during hot weather.
- Battery issues: hot summers cast a deadly spell on your car battery. Listed under worst enemies of battery are: vibrations and heat! To tackle these problems, make sure the battery is securely mounted for minimizing vibrations. To reduce the rate of fluid evaporation one must clean up any corrosive build up around vital components. Three year old battery….alert….get it tasted for its health and assurance.
Ever after tackling these points well summer breakdown may occur, so keep water, food items, first aid kit, cables, flash lights etc handy for rescue.