Summer Car Care Tips For Your Nissan! | Fredrick, MD

Summer is finally here and we are confident that you and your Nissan will be hitting the road sooner than later. But before you do, it is important to make sure your Nissan has been properly serviced and is road trip ready. If you fail to give your Nissan regular service, the chances that you find your Nissan broken down or even overheated this summer is much higher. Every vehicle needs basic services to run properly and without it, you could find yourself shoveling out some serious cash to repair it. Now that’s going to put a real damper on your summer plans! To avoid anything like that from happening this summer, we have compiled a summer car care checklist to help make sure that you’ve checked off all the boxes! If you’re into DIY work, all of the services below are DIY friendly! But don’t stress, if you aren’t into DIY maintenance that’s okay! Just schedule a service appointment with us and we can get your ride in tip-top shape! Don’t forget to check out our service specials to save big on service with us!

1. Make sure your battery is prepared for high temperatures:

Just like freezing winter temperatures, the summer heat can have a negative effect on your car’s battery. Actually, the Summer heat can be more damaging to your car’s battery than winter temperatures. Heat and vibration are a battery’s worst enemy, leading to internal breakdown and eventual failure. But let’s face it we’re not mother nature we can’t control the heat outside, but we can control the vibration. By making sure your battery is properly mounted, you can help minimize any vibration. Another potential problem is corrosion build up from evaporated battery fluid. A way to help combat this is to frequently clean any corrosive buildup from the battery. If a battery is more than three years old, it’s a good idea to have it tested by a trained technician to determine how much longer it will last.

2. Keep your engine cool:

Cooling systems help keep the engine cool and should be flushed out periodically. Between flushes be sure that the coolant is filled to the proper levels by checking the overflow reservoir. If needed, fill the reservoir with 50/50 of water and the coolant recommended by the manufacturer. REALLY IMPORTANT! Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is still hot!! If this is the case, there is boiling coolant underneath and could cause serious burns!