Let’s Explore Some Summer Car Care Tips!

Summer is one of the funnest times of the year! However, summer heat can bring a new set of challenges to your Cadillac. Let’s explore some summer car care tips and explore how to keep your vehicle in its best shape this year when the temperatures get high.

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How Do I Keep My Cadillac Running its Best this Summer?

Here are some helpful summer car care tips to keep your Cadillac in its best shape this summer:

Oil Change

Heat is your motor oil’s worst enemy. Your oil is responsible for keeping your engine protected from friction, and excess heat. If it’s been a while since your last oil change, you could be putting your engine’s health in jeopardy. Before summer arrives, and temperatures start to rise, be sure to get your oil changed to ensure that you have the proper protection for every road trip this year.

A/C System Service

Your air conditioning system is responsible for keeping the cabin of your Cadillac cool and comfortable. It’s always a good idea to perform air conditioning service before summer arrives to ensure that no matter the temperatures outside, that the cabin of your vehicle is always pleasant.

Cooling System

Summer heat makes your cooling system work harder to keep your engine from overheating. Before summer temperatures blaze, have your cooling system inspected to make sure that there are no leaks, and that you have adequate coolant in your radiator. If it’s been more than three years, or 36,000 miles since your last coolant flush, we also recommend that you replace your coolant.

Wiper Blades

Summer can also bring showers, and you don’t want to get caught in the rain with old windshield wipers. Summer heat can also cause old windshield wipers to crack and dry out. If its been more than 12 months since your last windshield wiper change, have them changed out before summer to make sure that you enjoy

Tires

Changing temperatures can also alter your tire pressure and cause your tires to wear excessively. Check your tires and be sure to have your tires rotated to minimize the risk of a blowout this summer.

How Do I Keep My Cadillac in Showroom Condition this Summer?

One Cadillac maintenance tip that we recommend to keep your car looking its best this summer is to wash and wax your vehicle.

Contaminants can bake into your paint if they’re left on your paint surface too long, and can cause your clear coat to fade, crack and lose its luster. Wash your vehicle weekly, and be sure to wax it monthly to provide a barrier of protection for your paint.