Checking your tire pressure is an important things to do — especially during the summer months. Hot tires on hot pavement is a recipe for a blowout. If your tires are improperly inflated, the risk of catastrophic failure is even greater. Help prevent hazardous situations by checking your tires once a month and replacing them before they become dangerously worn.
Hot weather can also shorten your battery’s usable life. The extra vibration from summer trips can also damage your battery. It’s always a good idea to carry a set of jumper cables, or even a battery jump box, so you don’t get stranded. Check your car’s battery terminals for corrosion, and make sure the battery itself is mounted securely.
Low coolant levels can literally kill your engine. Worn hoses or a damaged radiator can allow coolant to leak and engine temperatures to rise. Keep an especially close eye on your vehicle’s temperature gauge during summer months to prevent any overheating.
Every driver should put together a “summer breakdown kit”:
- Water (one gallon per person)
- Non-perishable snacks
- First aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Emergency blanket (doubles as shade)
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Basic tool kit
- Pocket knife and/or multi-tool
- Duct tape
- Tow strap
- Replacement fuses
- Cell phone charger
- Jumper cables
- Hazard signs and flares
- Can of tire sealant
- Shop towels or paper towels
- Work gloves
Car-Lotta Credit and Car Sales reminds you to Drive Safe.... and enjoy your summer
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