Things are pretty toasty right now here in LA County, especially in the Valley. Can your automobile survive one of our famous Los Angeles heat wave? You may have already had automotive trouble this summer because the temperatures in the Valley have exceeded 100 degrees on many days. Boulevard Auto Repair can inspect your automobile and get it ready for the rest of the summer. Here are four specific services that will help your automobile survive LA’s summer heat.
Air Conditioner Check
This is more for you to survive the heat than your automobile, but if it’s been a while since you’ve had your air conditioner checked, let us service it. We will make sure that you have plenty of refrigerant in the AC unit to keep the air nice and cool blowing through the vents. We will also inspect the condenser for damage and test the compressor to make sure it is running properly. We want you to stay cool inside your automobile when it is hot outside.
Coolant Flush and Refill
It may also be time to have your engine coolant flushed and refilled. This service is recommended every 30,000 miles to make sure that the cooling system always has plenty of clean and fresh coolant to prevent your engine from overheating. Let us inspect your cooling system to make sure it has plenty of clean coolant in it. If it needs to be changed, we will change it.
Oil Change
An oil change also helps prevent your engine from overheating. Motor oil isn’t just responsible for lubricating the moving engine parts. It also draws heat away from the moving parts so that your engine stays cooler. Dirty and old motor oil will encourage your engine to overheat, not to mention the damage the engine because it isn’t lubricating it properly. Don’t head out in 100-plus degree weather with dirty and old motor oil in the engine. You will surely damage it.
Tire Inspection
Finally, did you know that hot asphalt can blow out bald tires? Now is the perfect time for a tire inspection to make sure that all four of your tires have plenty of tread left on them to handle the scorching road surfaces. We will make sure that your tire tread depth is good and that the tread is wearing down evenly. We’ll also check your air pressure.
We can help your car handle the summer heat at Boulevard Auto Repair in Sherman Oaks, CA. Schedule an appointment with us today.
