Summer Vehicle Maintenance Guide in Metairie, LA
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If there’s one thing that’s true about summer in Metairie, Louisiana, it’s that the time is ripe for adventure and exploration. But if there are two facts about a Louisiana summer, the second is that it can get quite hot, so you’re going to want to take steps to make sure that your vehicle is up for the challenge.
Crown Buick GMC in Metairie is your destination for summer vehicle maintenance. Our certified technicians have what it takes to make sure that your car, truck, or SUV is ready for road trips, camping, boating, or whatever you have in mind. Don’t have a Buick or a GMC? No problem! The team in our service department is skilled in servicing all makes and models.
Not sure what kind of work you need done? These are some of the most common summer vehicle maintenance service tasks.
Oil and filter change
Having your engine oil and filter changed is critical for vehicle health no matter what time of year it comes due. But if your vehicle is due for this service during the summer, make sure you don’t delay. Clean engine oil and a clean filter are important for regulating engine temperature and ensuring that your vehicle runs cleanly and smoothly. If you go too long between oil changes, you risk weaker performance, lower efficiency, and even catastrophic engine damage. Check your owner’s manual to learn how long you can go between oil changes or check the sticker in the upper left-hand corner of your windshield.
Tire care
If you plan on doing any driving this summer, your tires need to be as healthy as possible. Regular rotations and balancing are key for driving safely, and they can help you ensure that you’re getting the best gas mileage when you take your next road trip. You can stay on top of tire health by occasionally visually inspecting all four for signs of wear and checking to make sure each is properly inflated. If you don’t have a sufficient amount of tread — something you can determine with the classic penny test — bring your ride to Crown Buick GMC to get set up with a new set of four.
Coolant
The temperature can hit triple digits at the height of a Louisiana summer, and that means your vehicle needs to be properly equipped to keep things cool. Without the right amount of clean radiator fluid, you’re at a greater risk of overheating. You can check the coolant levels yourself by looking under the hood — just make sure you do it when the engine is cool. When you bring your vehicle to Crown Buick GMC for regular service, we’ll let you know if you’re due for a coolant flush, which can help prevent deposits and other issues that could affect performance down the line.
Windshield wipers
It may seem like such a little thing comparatively, but having ineffective windshield wipers and not having enough fluid can create big problems on your next summer road trip. If you have old wipers, you can’t count on a clear windscreen, which means you’ll have a harder time seeing clearly. Cracked rubber, smearing, streaking, and squealing are all signs that you need new wipers — something you can get done quickly and easily at Crown Buick GMC. And, we’ll make sure that your vehicle is topped up on wiper fluid so that you can keep your windshield bug-splatter-free.
Need to get your vehicle summer-ready? Schedule your next service appointment at Crown Buick GMC in Metairie, Louisiana. We’ll make sure that your ride is in tip-top shape and ready to roll for a summer’s worth of fun.