{"id":360,"date":"2022-06-13T08:55:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T08:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sheehy\/?p=360"},"modified":"2023-09-09T09:58:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T09:58:29","slug":"summer-maintenance-tips-for-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/blog\/summer-maintenance-tips-for-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>How to Maintain your Vehicle During the Summer Season? <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summer Maintenance Tips for your Car <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Extreme heat tends to take a toll on the parts of your car, and with the onset of the summer season, there are certain things you would want to keep in mind to protect your vehicle from extreme temperatures. Join us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sheehy Auto Stores<\/a> in any of our locations in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland to pick up some vital summer maintenance tips for your car. Continue reading for more information. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/new-vehicles-virginia-maryland-and-washington-dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Our Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/contact-sheehy-auto-stores-in-maryland-and-virginia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Most Common Summer Car Problems <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the common summer car problems are: &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Overheating engine&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low Tire Pressure&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty Air Conditioning &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weak Battery&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel Leaks&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tire Bursts&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/148\/2022\/06\/Pouring-Coolant_b.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring coolant in the radiator of a vehicle\" class=\"wp-image-519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/148\/2022\/06\/Pouring-Coolant_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/148\/2022\/06\/Pouring-Coolant_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/148\/2022\/06\/Refilling-Coolant-in-Engine_b.jpg\" alt=\"An overheating engine in summer\" class=\"wp-image-520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/148\/2022\/06\/Refilling-Coolant-in-Engine_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/148\/2022\/06\/Refilling-Coolant-in-Engine_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4 Tips to Beat the Heat<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Test the Air Conditioning <\/strong>\u2013 When high temperatures hit, you would want a functioning air-conditioning system in your car. Check your car&#8217;s air filter and add the required amount of refrigerant to boost your air conditioning system. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Check Air Pressure in the Tires<\/strong> \u2013 Refer to your car&#8217;s owner manual to know the recommended tire pressure and check to see if your tires are over or under-inflated. Properly inflated tires could help maximize your vehicle&#8217;s gas mileage and help avoid tire blowout and flat tire situations. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/blog\/oil-change-in-washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Where Can I get an Oil Change in Washington, DC?<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>&nbsp;Check all Engine Fluids<\/strong> \u2013 Top off the transmission fluid, windshield wiper fluid, coolant, and power steering fluid as they would keep your car&#8217;s engine from overheating. You can check the level of these fluids by looking for the indicator lines on the reservoir under the hood. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Oil and Filter Change <\/strong>\u2013 Increase the longevity of your vehicle by conducting regular oil and filter changes. Oil lubricates your engine and keeps it safe from wear and tear while the oil filter removes any contaminants from the car&#8217;s engine oil. Remember to change your oil at least once every 5,000 miles. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/blog\/flat-tire-changing-tips-for-your-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Flat Tire Changing Tips for your Car<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheehy.com\/sheehy-dealership-locations-in-maryland-and-virginia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule a service<\/a> at Sheehy Auto Stores at any of our locations closest to you and have your vehicle checked before the summer season sets in completely. Feel free to reach out to the dealership for further assistance. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer Maintenance Tips for your Car &nbsp;&nbsp; Extreme heat tends to take a toll on the parts of your car, and with the onset of the summer season, there are certain things you would want to keep in mind to protect your vehicle from extreme temperatures. 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