Don’t Skip These Important Service Tasks This Summer
3 Most Important Summer Service Tips
There is still plenty of summer left to go for a long drive over a long weekend. It’s important to make sure your car, truck or SUV is up for any trip you plan to take. We asked a few of our most experienced service technicians about their most important summer service tips. The good news is that most of the following suggestions happen through the course of following regular maintenance schedules. Let’s take a look at a few things that could stop your late summer trip before you even leave the house.
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Check Your Tires
Hopefully, you’ve long since swapped your winter tires out for summer tires. Assuming that, be sure to check your tires’ tread depth and that they are properly inflated. Overinflated tires can cause issues with control. Underinflated tires can put extra stress on the vehicle and cause a loss of performance and fuel economy.
If you find yourself having to regularly refill your tires with air, stop by the Barrie Nissan Service Department, and we’ll either patch the leak or help you find a new set.
Get Your Battery Tested
A dead car battery ends a trip immediately. Any service appointment at Barrie Nissan will include a battery test, but you can always stop by if you have some concerns. The heat of summer can lead to a shortened battery life because the chemical reactions can happen too fast.
If your vehicle struggles to start or your interior lights seem dim, you likely need to have your car’s battery replaced.
Keep Your A/C Cold
There is nothing like the relief you feel when your car’s air conditioner starts fighting back the humidity on the hottest day of the year. However, if you go to turn the A/C on and nothing but warm or hot air comes out, you’ve found yourself with a problem. The first place to start is to check the refrigerant levels; if it’s low, easy-to-use kits are available at the Barrie Nissan Parts Department or other auto parts outlets.
For other problems relating to your vehicle’s air conditioning system, please make an appointment with our service team.
The overarching motto at Barrie Nissan is, “We Make It Easy.” If you need help finding a new Nissan platform to take home or keeping the one you have in peak condition, make an appointment with a member of our team today.