Different seasons and weather conditions will require certain things from your car. In this article, we explore the essentials needed to keep a car in great condition for all the seasons in nature.
Summer
An Australian summer is intense – especially when faced in Western Australia. Keeping your car cool is essential to surviving the summer. Here are a few essentials to upkeep so your car will be in great shape this summer.
Air conditioner
Without an air conditioner, the inside of the car will be as hot as the outback. Keep your air conditioner in optimal condition by checking filters and replacing them if need be.
Tyres
Hot weather can cause tyres to overheat and burn out faster than usual.
Engine
Ensure that your engine has everything it needs to keep running smoothly. This may involve checking the oil and coolant systems and ensuring that there is enough of each.
The summer heat will place pressure on your engine, and low oil and coolant levels may cause it to overheat.
Autumn
The weather is cooling down, but it is not yet rainy season. Autumn offers an opportunity to prepare for winter and check the car after a hot summer.
Wiper Blades
Hot weather can cause damage to wiper blades, and there is nothing worse than squeaky wiper blades during the rain. While you are inspecting your wiper blades, check the wiper fluid and see whether it needs to be topped up.
Winter
Oil
Temperature affects the fluids in your car, and old oil can become especially sluggish during cold weather. Changing it will help you avoid this problem and allow your car to run smoothly.
Flush Your Heater
If your car can’t seem to warm up, it is likely time to flush your heater and air conditioner units. This will clear any blockages and allow your heater to supply hot air faster.
Check Your Brakes
Slippery roads and rain lead to accidents, but many accidents can be avoided with well-looked after brakes. Before the heavy rains happen, check your brakes to make sure they are not sluggish or stuck.
Tyre Pressure
Overinflated tyres will lose their grip. On a wet road, this can lead the driver to lose control of their vehicle and collide with something, or someone else.
Spring
It’s starting to warm up, and there are less rainy days than sunny ones. Here are some essentials to keep your car in great condition this spring.
Paint Protection
This is often overlooked, but after a rainy winter and leading up to a hot summer, it is important to wash and wax your car to keep the paint in optimal condition.
Floor Mats
Winter can be rough on floor mats, which may get muddy and dirty from shoes and rain.
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