Arizona summer heat can be tough on nearly every part of your car. Before you head out on a long commute or weekend road trip, take a moment to check your coolant level, engine oil, tire pressure, and windshield washer fluid. Take a quick peek under the hood for cracked belts, swollen hoses, loose connections, or any signs of fluid leaks. A few minutes of checking things over can help you catch a small issue before it turns into an overheated engine or a breakdown on the side of the highway.
Your battery also needs a little extra love when the weather gets hot. Look for white, powdery corrosion around the terminals and pay attention if the engine cranks slowly when you turn the key. Be sure your tires are properly inflated according to the label inside the driver’s door frame, rather than the maximum pressure listed on the tire itself. If your temperature gauge starts creeping up, the A/C suddenly stops blowing cold, or you catch a sweet whiff of coolant, pull over safely and give Santan Mobile Mechanic a call for mobile vehicle service right in San Tan Valley and the southeast valley.