Phoenix auto repair shops, like Sun Devil Auto, know the consequences of extreme heat and what that can mean for your car. An Arizona summer can be rough on your fluids and radiator, but can also affect the larger and more expensive components of your vehicle.
During times of extreme weather, like July in the Valley, it’s important to pay extra attention to the parts of your vehicle that can be affected the most. Rubber products, such as belts and hoses, can crack with significant heat – which can compromise their functionality. Hot summer months can also deplete fluid additives like oil, transmission fluid, and coolant.
Brake fluid needs to be changed more often in humid conditions, like a heavy monsoon season with more moisture in the air than normal. When there is moisture in the air, it can easily get into the brake system. Brake fluids are hygroscopic which means they absorb moisture from the atmosphere under normal humidity levels. Although Phoenicians may not have to deal with heavy rain often, it’s important to know how to care for your car when there’s moisture in the air.
Effects like these don’t even begin to include what the aftermath of large dust storms can mean for your car. Haboobs can not only cause debris to obstruct roads but can also be the culprit behind small rocks or other fragments hitting your windshield.
Extreme weather conditions, on either end of the spectrum, can mean that your vehicle needs more maintenance than usual. During cooler and colder months, on the other hand, you may see a decrease in your battery’s ability to hold a charge. Make sure you have your battery checked before the cold weather hits so you don’t find yourself with a dead battery one morning before work.
By having your vehicle’s preventative maintenance services performed by a technician, you ensure the work is completed properly and you don’t have to spend the time doing it. Have your vehicle evaluated before extreme weather comes, both before cold winters and before blistering summers, to keep your vehicle running smoothly all year round.
