![]() ![]() On the next page, we'll talk about something shocking - your car's battery. Take it to the service station as soon as you can to get your system checked out. If you see a small puddle of coolant under your car when it's been parked for a while, then you have a coolant leak. You can even buy premixed coolant so you don't have to bother with the measurements. For summer driving, coolant should be added as a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water. Flushing the radiator is done with a special chemical that cleans debris and build-up on the inside of the radiator. The general rule is to flush your radiator and add new coolant at least every two years. ![]() A well-tuned cooling system can take long idles in hot weather, but if you have low coolant levels or a busted fan belt, your engine temperature is going to go up - and fast.Ĭheck under the hood and make sure that your coolant levels are fine. This is because there's no air flowing across the engine to help keep it cool. Sitting in traffic on a hot day is one of the quickest ways to overheat your car. The summertime is tough on cooling systems. ![]() If the oil is a dark color or there's a lot of dirt and grime in it, then you definitely need an oil change and oil filter replacement. The oil should look brownish yellow and clean on the stick. If you're low on oil, you can either add another quart or simply change the oil completely. You're looking for two things here: the level of oil and how the oil looks. Open the hood and locate the oil dipstick. To check your oil, let your car run for a few minutes, then park it on a level surface and shut off the engine. So at least check your oil before you head out on that road trip with the family. The fact is, most of us do a lot of heavy driving during the summer when an engine is more likely to overheat. Oil change specialists suggest every 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers) or three months. Most owner's manuals suggest that you change your oil and oil filter every 7,500 miles (12,070 kilometers). It keeps hardworking engine parts running clean, smooth and cool. ![]()
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