{"id":158,"date":"2016-08-30T16:34:31","date_gmt":"2016-08-30T16:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/evsauto\/?p=158"},"modified":"2016-08-30T16:34:31","modified_gmt":"2016-08-30T16:34:31","slug":"how-summer-hurts-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/how-summer-hurts-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How Summer Hurts Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

A few weeks ago, we mentioned that summer was drawing to a close, and that as painful as this was, we at least had Labor Day weekend to look forward to. While this is true, there\u2019s also another residual concern to consider; namely, the toll that the heat and sun of summer can take on your car. So, let\u2019s look briefly at how summer hurts your car.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Summer Hurts Your Car<\/h2>\n

It Can Hurt Your Tires<\/h3>\n

Most of us only think of cold weather as the nefarious force acting on our tires, but this isn\u2019t so. Warm weather also can put stress on your tires, particularly as friction and hot roads work in tandem to stress out the rubber. On its surface, this isn\u2019t necessarily a bad thing; after all, we always drive on hot roads. But if your tires are under- or overinflated, a blowout could easily happen.<\/p>\n

\"friendsIt\u2019s Terrible for Your Paint<\/h3>\n

The best connection we can make in this regard is by thinking about sunburn, and how long hours of direct sunlight can harm your skin. The same is true of your paint; yeah, it\u2019s made to be durable, but it must be taken care of too. The best way to do this is with regular washings and dryings, followed by polishing and a good wax.
\nRead More: Four Car Sounds that You Can’t Ignore<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Fluids Are Tested<\/h3>\n

Many of us are pretty thorough when it comes to keeping our fluids at adequate levels, but it\u2019s worth mentioning here anyway: hot temps under your hood require that your engine gets all the lubrication and cooling that you can offer. It\u2019s easy to overlook, but if you bring your car in for regular service, it shouldn\u2019t be a problem to ensure that this is taken care of.<\/p>\n

Rubber Surfaces Can Dry Out<\/h3>\n

Think about it — your car has lots of rubber surfaces that are exposed to sunlight. You\u2019ve got windshield wiper blades, you\u2019ve got those trimmings that run along your windows, you\u2019ve got belts and hoses that keep things working under the hood. You know what makes these dry out and crack? Heat. It can really do a number. So make sure that you\u2019re checking these as fall approaches as well.
\nIf keeping up on all of these seems daunting, it really shouldn\u2019t; we can take care of all of these small fixes and more right here at EVS Auto Group, with five terrific locations<\/a> around southeast Wisconsin. Click below to schedule your service!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A few weeks ago, we mentioned that summer was drawing to a close, and that as painful as this was, we at least had Labor Day weekend to look forward to. While this is true, there\u2019s also another residual concern to consider; namely, the toll that the heat and sun of summer can take on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7715,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4,5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n