Warmer Weather Is Here

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With warmer weather comes the time to remove your soft-top, T-top, roll your windows down, or turn the A/C up. Most importantly, it's time to inspect your vehicle to make sure it can meet the demands of higher temperatures. Here are some hot tips to help keep your car going, even during those miserable, hot, humid, Florida days:
1: Check your brakes and brake fluid. Warning signs include grinding, squealing, screeching, chatter, or a softer than usual brake pedal.
2: Change your oil. Stick to an oil that meets the requirements of the temperatures you'll be dealing with. The owners manual will be able to tell you the correct weight to use.
3: Check your fluids. Make sure to check, top off, or replace all fluids. This includes brake, transmission, coolant, power steering, and windshield washer fluid.
4: Examine belts for any cracking or fraying.
5:  Check your tires. Make sure they are properly inflated and do not have excessive wear.

If you're not sure you know what you're doing when it comes to inspecting your car, don't worry. Most shops will inspect your car for you free of charge and give you an estimate for any repairs that you may need. Stay cool!