Are you prepared for a hot summer? Warm weather can mean a lot of good things, but don’t go in this sunny season unprepared. Hot temperatures can do a number on your rig. You may experience things like breakdowns, tire problems, and other failures. That is why it’s important that you take care of your truck and do the proper preventative maintenance.
Your truck’s maintenance not only affects you and your delivery, but it also affects the rest of the roadway especially if you experience a breakdown. We want to help you have a successful and safe summer. When you take care of your vehicle it will take care of you.
4 summer maintenance tips for your rig:
- Check your cooling system.
- Check your tire pressure.
- Check your battery.
- Check your brakes.
Check your cooling system.
You don’t want your engine or yourself to overheat, that is why you should inspect your cooling system before the summer weather hits. Don’t forget to ensure that your coolant is full, top off fluids, inspect caps and hoses, and check water pump for leaks.
Check your tire pressure.
Did you know that changes in weather affect your tire pressure? That includes the hot summer heat. Warm weather can deplete your tire pressure, cause it to blow, cause an accident or even injure someone. If your car is parked for multiple hours don’t forget to check the pressure.
Check your battery.
Don’t forget your battery! Did you know that excessive heat is actually really hard on your battery? You don’t want your battery to fail while you are out on the road. Make sure that your battery is charged and ready to go. Set a reminder on your calendar so that you don’t forget.
Check your brakes.
The hot temperatures can do a number on your brakes. You want to make sure that your brakes are always functioning to their full potential. Bad brakes can cause accidents and you don’t want to be the reason for a pileup when it could’ve been easily prevented.
Did you find our tips helpful? Don’t forget that NDI is your one-stop shop for getting the job done. Just stop by our store today at 2084 North Dixie Highway, Lima, Ohio 45801 or call us at 419-222-8785 to make an appointment. And if an emergency does strike, our 24/7 Emergency Service line is always ready to help, 1-800-440-9523.