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Preparing Your Car For Summer

Summer is nearly upon us. Just as we as humans need to adjust our wardrobes for summer, so it is that our car needs to have some minor adjustments. Depending on where you live, whether it is extremely warm climates such as Texas or moderate, will determine how much change your car needs. Here are some tips to start with:

1. Hoses and Belts should be inspected. Today, many cars are equipped with a serpentine belt that runs all of the accessories; so if that belt breaks, you can lose your power steering, water pump and charging system immediately. A good shop will check for any visible damage, abnormal wear or small hairline cracks. You should replace any belt that shows signs of wear. Even if a belt appears to be in good condition, it should be replaced every 50,000 miles as preventative maintenance. Like belts, radiator & heater hoses are also made of rubber. Having all hoses inspected periodically for wear, including hairline cracks and soft, bulging spots, might prevent an impending rupture from occurring.

2. Check your air conditioning system. One should have their A/C System checked before it gets hot! Because of the high usage during the hot summer months, this is the time it will be likely to fail. So, if you haven

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