Summer Maintenance Tips

Summer Readiness Multi-Point Inspection

Summer preparation maintenance should include a multi-point inspection that checks all primary systems and major components. A multi-point inspection covers a lot of ground with a certified technician providing a bumper-to-bumper assessment, including internal safety controls, lights, tires, battery, brakes, fluids, filters, and more! If drivers were limited to one service for summer maintenance, we would recommend getting a multi-point inspection.

Battery Inspection

Batteries and overall vehicle reliability benefit from seasonal battery inspections with load testing. That’s because the average battery has a short life with extreme temperatures leading to rapid performance decline. Since we live in Michigan with hot summers and freezing winters, your summer maintenance plan should include a battery inspection with load testing and replacement service if the old battery is losing integrity.

Coolant Fluid Exchange

Engine overheating is a greater risk in the summer, with extreme heat likely. Is the coolant fluid at its best to keep the engine cool this summer? Always be sure that your summer maintenance plan includes a coolant fluid inspection and exchange service if needed.

Windshield Wiper Blades

Having removed ice from the windshield this winter with the increased risk of heavy downpours in summer is a risky proposition for old wiper blades that need to perform best for visibility and safety. Summer maintenance should include checking the wiper blades and replacing them if they have rubber damage or poor performance, such as leaving streaks or a hazy film on the windshield.

Tire Inspection

Summer maintenance should include a tire inspection that checks for irregular wear, measures tread depth and adjusts air pressures. Drivers often switch from a seasonal winter tread to a summer tread for optimal traction in rainy conditions.