Summer means cross-country road trips, weekend jaunts out to Cheesequake State Park, and a unique set of car maintenance challenges. Without preventative care, you may end your road trip stranded at the side of the road, searching Chevy service center hours for a late-night emergency repair. Get a head start on these driving needs at Lester Glenn Chevrolet of Old Bridge so you can enjoy your summer worry-free.
Overheating and Cooling
Driving a full-size, three-row Chevy SUV in the summer means producing a lot of heat. If you haven’t flushed your coolant system and replaced it with fresh fluid recently, your SUV may overheat entirely. If you’re towing, flushing your system is important, as that means the engine will be working even harder and generating even more heat.
Brake Pads
When you combine hot temperatures with stop-and-go traffic, you may start experiencing “brake fade” behind the wheel. This means the brakes will have reduced stopping power, which is especially dangerous with a large SUV. You’ll want your brake pads and rotors regularly inspected by our team to ensure maximum control, and if you notice a slippery feel or any unusual sounds, let our team know immediately.
Battery Issues
Nothing puts a stop to a cross-country road trip like a dead battery. Heat can be even harder on your car battery’s capacity than cold, as it can directly evaporate the essential chemicals inside your battery. Luckily, a quick test from our team and a terminal cleaning is often all you need to make sure your battery is up to the challenge of summer driving.
Get Chevy SUV Service in Old Bridge, NJ
Don’t let your summer adventure end early because of maintenance issues. Bring your SUV to our Chevrolet dealership in Old Bridge, NJ and have our team perform a complete tune-up for the road ahead. Drive home with confidence you’ll be able to handle the summer heat.
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