There’s no better sight than summer sunlight glinting off the gleaming bodywork of a well-kept Corvette. If you’re looking forward to showing off your high-performance sports car this summer, get ready with seasonal maintenance at your local Corvette dealership.
Keep the Tires Uniform and Well-Inflated
Heat and strong summer sunlight can be tough on car tires. Hot air and heated tarmac warm the air inside each tire, which can increase the air pressure to hazardous levels or create misleading PSI readings.
Check the pressure inside each tire monthly during summer; make sure the tires are cool before you take the reading. Also, try to keep your car and tires out of direct sunlight when parked, as direct UV rays can dry out the chemicals in tire rubber and lead to cracks and dry rot.
Check and Replenish Each Vehicle Fluid
Vehicle fluids are vital year-round and especially important during summer when coolants, motor oil, transmission fluid, and differential fluid fight to limit friction and heat. With this in mind, check all of your car’s fluids at least once a month throughout the summer. Change your oil on time and flush other fluids when needed.
Keep the Air-Con Working Reliably
A healthy AC system not only keeps you cool comfortably during the hot summer months but also helps you stay fresh, alert, and safe on the road. Have your air conditioner inspected before summer. Its refrigerant may need to be topped up or recharged.
Protect Your Luxurious Upholstery
Corvettes are beautiful vehicles, inside and out. You can preserve the appearance and comfort of your seating upholstery with regular cleaning, protective treatment, seat covers, and UV-blocking shields for the windshields and window screens. Ask one of our technicians for guidance on how to preserve your Corvette’s interior during summer.
Wax or Treat the Body’s Paintwork
Any buildup of dust on your Corvette’s paintwork can accelerate corrosion, so clean your car often during summer. Also, ensure the paintwork is proxltected against UV rays with a good layer of wax or the even stronger protective layer that ceramic coating provides.
Clean, Secure, and Protect the Car Battery
Most drivers know how the cold of winter can harm a car battery, but did you know that summer heat can be equally damaging? If your battery becomes excessively hot, its fluids will evaporate, and internal chemical reactions will speed up.
This is another reason to keep your Corvette out of direct sunlight when parked. Also, check and clean your battery periodically during summer. As you do, make sure it’s securely fastened in place.
Schedule Seasonal Maintenance at Our Corvette Dealership
We specialize in keeping Corvettes in pristine condition throughout the year. Let our factory-trained technicians service, maintain, and protect your luxury sports car this summer.
For over 30 years, since 1992, we’ve been Louisiana’s leading Corvette dealer. Visit Ross Downing Corvettes in Hammond, LA, today to arrange a convenient service schedule.
