Summer Maintenance for your Jeep

Your visibility is the number one thing you should consider when you're out on the road. During the summer, things like dust, pollen, and even the glare from the sun can impact your ability to see outside of the windshield of your Jeep. Be sure to check your windshield wipers' effectiveness and remove things that can affect your visibility. It's a good rule of thumb to have your windshield wipers checked by our experts here at Bud's Chrysler Dodge Jeep so that you will be protected from the weather. In addition, make sure that pollen and other particles have been cleared from your headlights, and if your lights are dim or weak, you should have our team check them immediately so you can see clearly at night and in the rain.

One of the easiest things you can do to protect the health and safety of your Jeep is to get your oil changed regularly! The lubrication from the oil will prevent your engine from overheating and wear and tear. Meanwhile, the oil filter will remove all contaminants from your engine to keep it running smoothly. If it's time to change your oil, head down to Bud's Chrysler Dodge Jeep and have our experts take care of it for you! You might want to get your Jeep's oil changed every 5,00 miles as a good rule of thumb!

Changes in the weather can often lead to your engine's fluids being lowered or running out, and they can thin with the warmer temperatures. Therefore, once the summer season arrives, you want to change your transmission fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, and windshield wiper fluid. Coolant fluid is vital to change during the summer months as it prevents your engine from overheating, which is essential during the warmer weather. Our team can perform all these checks here at Bud's Chrysler Dodge Jeep.

During the brutal winter conditions, your tires will be affected. Before you head out on your long summer road trip, you'll want to have our experts here at Bud's Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep look at your tires to ensure they are ready to go. Our team will check to ensure that your tires are not over or under-inflated, as most Jeeps will have a psi between 30 and 35. If you have any doubt, you should look at your Jeep's owner's manual to learn the specifics of where your psi tires should range. When your tires are at optimal pressure, you will avoid a complete blowout and increase your gas mileage at the same time. You should also check the psi of your spare to make sure that you have a fully inflated spare in case of emergency!

Summer heat and air conditioning go together like peanut butter and jelly. When the higher temperatures hit, you will want to ensure that you have a working air conditioner. Seeing as how you didn't use your air conditioner during the spring and winter months, you're going to want to ensure you have it tested by our experts here at Bud's Chrysler Dodge Jeep, so it's ready to go for the summer months. If your AC is blowing nothing but hot air, a simple fix might be to change the refrigerant. Adding some refrigerant will give your air conditioner a little boost, but if that doesn't work, you should bring your Jeep down to Bud's Chrysler Dodge Jeep and have our experts diagnose and fix the problem!

If you need to get some summer maintenance done for your Jeep, then you can trust our experts here at Bud's Chrysler Dodge Jeep to get the job done right! Whether you need an oil change, tire rotation, or need to have your air conditioner fixed, our team is always here for you! You can make your appointment in person by heading down to our dealership or filling out an appointment form here on our website. We look forward to seeing you and working on your Jeep here at Bud's Chrysler Dodge Jeep!