Summer Service Tips for Your Vehicle

The summer is closer than you think and that means sunshine, heat, and dryness in the Fresno, CA, area. Being a car owner comes with a lot of responsibility. One of those responsibilities is to care for your vehicle so that it continues to run as smoothly as it did the day you drove it off the lot at Fresno Chrysler Dodge Jeep® RAM. You can make it a reality by having these services performed before summer arrives.

Do you know what the most common causes of suffering a vehicle breakdown are in the summer months? It’s problems with the cooling system and your vehicle overheating. Your vehicle’s cooling system should have maintenance performed every two years. This includes having the system completely flushed and then refilled. The mix of water and antifreeze should be about 50-50.

A service that should be performed every 5,000 miles is a tire rotation. Tires need to be rotated if you don’t want the treads to wear down unevenly. Having this service performed will extend the lifespan of your tires, keeping more money in your pocket and your vehicle running much safer.

Since the summer in Fresno can get pretty warm it’s also a good idea to have the air conditioning unit checked. Have the cabin air filter replaced and ensure that the unit will not fail when put to heavy use this coming summer.

It might also be time for an oil change. If you were on the road a lot this past winter it is time to put some fresh oil in the car. This will keep the engine and transmission both running smoothly and prevent them from getting too dry.

Bring your Chrysler Pacifica to our service department today for one or more of these services before you head out on the open road this summer in the Fresno, CA, area.