Three Car Maintenance Tips to Prepare for Summer

Summer is right around the corner, meaning our vehicles will work much harder in the New Mexico heat. During the summer months, high temperatures, dust, dirt, and occasional rainfall take a toll on our cars’ important systems. So, if you’re planning on taking summer road trips, here are a few things our team at Melloy Dodge recommends you check beforehand: 

Check Fluids - Maintaining proper fluid levels in your vehicle is essential. It becomes even more critical during the summer when the heat can cause your oil to thin out and your coolant to heat up. Both issues can cause your engine to overheat and sometimes fail. Check regularly to avoid problems, but if you notice that your oil or coolant needs to be changed, we recommend visiting a licensed technician like our Melloy Dodge team, who can handle these tasks efficiently.

      Test Your Battery - Did you know if it’s too hot outside, your battery’s fluid can start to degrade? Well, it can! In fact, heat is the topcause of battery failure and reduced life. Test your battery with a car care expert before any long trips to avoid any surprise dead battery issues down the road.

      Check Tires – You should ideally be checking year-round; tire pressure can fluctuate wildly in the summer and increase due to excess heat. The hot pavement can also wear, crack and weaken the tire rubber. These factors significantly increase the chances of a dangerous blowout, which you must avoid at all costs.

At the Melloy Dodge service department, we always prioritize the well-being of your vehicle. When you bring it to us, our experts will address your concerns, test your battery, and ensure that all fluids are topped off with tire air checked as part of our routine service.

While we specialize in servicing Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Chrysler models, we service any make or model of car, truck, or SUV and offer many service specials. For routine services like some of the above, we even provide a no-appointment Express Lane to service you.