Summer Car Care at Classic Kia

Jul 10, 2017

Are you ready for summer? Is your car? Well, ready or not, it’s here. Did you know there are steps you could take to care for your car during the heat of the summer months? At Classic Kia in Waukegan, IL, we’d like to share a few of those steps with you.

Sun Shading
The sun is going to be out a lot longer during the summer. While your vehicle is stationary, those sun rays are going to be beating down on it, increasing the internal temperature more than you might imagine. Think about having sunshades inserted to your windshield and rear window while your car is not in use. Not only will this help keep the temperature down, but it can help to prevent fading from overexposure to ultraviolet rays. Moreover, some models have solar panels which will help keep the battery charged.

Coolant
It’s extremely important for you to stay cool when the mercury rises. It’s also important to make sure your car stays relatively cool as well. The best way to make sure your vehicle doesn’t overheat is to make sure the coolant system is in good working order. There are quite a few issues that can arise with a system as integral to the coolant system. It’s a good idea to bring your car into our service center at our Kia dealership so that our professional technicians can make sure everything is tight and topped off.

Additional Fluids
If you’re using your car, you’re depleting fluids, regardless of the season. With that said, people tend to use their cars more often when the weather is nice. That makes summer an important time to make sure everything is at the level it should be, especially oil, brake, power steering, and windshield washer fluids. We keep these stocked in our Kia parts department for your convenience.

Here at Classic Kia, we look forward to getting your car ready to enjoy summer while it lasts!