Roadside Assistance Tips on What to Do in the Summer Months
Welcome to Tire Express and Road Service blog on roadside assistance. In this blog, we will talk about what you can do to prevent some of the issues we deal with on a daily basis.
Clean and Secure Batteries
Vibration and heat are two of your battery’s worst enemies and will often result in an internal breakdown and eventual failure. Although there is not much motorists can do about the temperature, they can make sure their batteries are securely mounted in place to reduce vibration. Quickly evaporating battery fluid is another common problem in the scorching summer months, which can lead to the connections and terminals becoming corroded. To stop this, clean off any corrosive build-up and make sure that the clamps remain tight so there is no chance of movement.
Make Sure Your Engine Stays Cool
The job of a vehicles cooling system is to stop the engine from overheating. Also, additives that are found within the coolant will protect the internal engine components and radiator against any chances of wear and corrosion. However, improperly maintaining your vehicles cooling system will greatly increase the chances of long-term engine damage from happening. Most of the cooling system components will be from rubber and are susceptible to heat. So you need to inspect drive belts and hoses for any soft spots, splitting and cracking.
Reduce the Chances Of Blowouts
When you drive on tires which are underinflated, this will not only affect braking and handling but will often result in the tires overheating which could cause a blowout, especially when road temperatures become very hot. So make sure you check your vehicle’s tires for their inflation level and inflate them when deemed necessary.
Stay Hydrated
Your car’s engine fluids are vital for smooth running. The bulk of the fluids in an engine are there to act as coolants and will help to carry heat away from critical components. Whenever there are low fluid levels, the potential for overheating will increase exponentially. So make sure you check all fluids such as brake, power steering, transmission fluid, and motor oil.
We hope that you enjoyed our blog and keep safe this summer when on the road. However, if you want peace of mind and want to stay covered in case of breakdowns, then you need to call our roadside assistance company today at (210) 548-7231. We are based in the Seguin, TX area.