With summertime just around the corner, many drivers are
probably ready to get in gear (no pun intended) and hit the road. Roadtrips and
weekend getaways are both popular things to do in our freetime.
Of course, both require keeping your car in working order, and
doing this can be tricky because of the number of myths that seem to float
around year after year about summer car care. To help know what advice is sound
and which to ignore, we recommend checking out this blog post from
Popularmechanics.com, which dives into the most common summer car care myths:
Seven Summertime Auto Myths Debunked
The added heat of summer
driving places a strain on your car's cooling and electrical systems. Batteries
don't live as long in high underhood temps, and the extra heat and pressure
places a strain on hoses and belts. High speeds and hot pavement are also tough
on tires and brakes. These are all good reasons to give your vehicle a good
checkup before leaving on that vacation road trip, starting with checking the
tire pressures and all the fluids. But are there good ways to prevent
overheating (not you—the car)? Do you really need antifreeze in your radiator
all summer? Should you use heavier oil? There are plenty of old wives' tales,
advice from distant relatives and just plain weird stuff you read on the
Internet that confuse drivers. Here are some real facts about summertime and
your car.
Learn how to care for your car properly this summer by reading
the full Seven Summertime Auto Myths Debunked article
on Popularmechanics.com.
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