Top Summer Maintenance Tips

With summer around the corner, here are the top tips to keep your car in the best condition during these hotter months.

Check your tires – Tire pressure changes with the rise of temperature.  An under or over-inflated tire can be extremely dangerous, especially in hotter weather.

Check your fluid levels – Coolant, transmission, power steering, brakes.

Check hoses and belts – Check for cracks or loose connections, this is important for keeping your engine cool. 

Check the coolant and radiator – Summer time is tougher on cooling systems.  You should flush your coolant at least every two years.  Coolant should be added as a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water.

Replace your windshield wipers – With summer comes rain and thunderstorms.  Make sure your wipers are in good working condition.

The Chevy Trax finally heads for U.S.

 On sale in other countries since 2012, GM is finally bringing the little SUV to the U.S.

 

The Chevy Trax is about 168 inches long, 5 inches shorter than the Sonic sedan and longer than the Sonic hatchback.

The wheelbase is 100.6 inches, leaving plenty of leg room for passengers.

Powered from a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated 138 horsepower and 148 pounds-feet of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission

The Chevy Trax will be available in three trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ.

Top 5 things to keep in your car in case of an emergency

You never know when an emergency can happen, here are 5 things to keep in your car in case one does 

 

 

1) Flashlight – Easy to keep in your glove box, handy if you need to examine the car in the dark. 

2) Blanket – In case you break down in cold weather 

3) First-Aid kit – Treat any minor injuries 

4) Water and Food – Keep bottles of water and a couple of energy bars with you, enough to hold you over until help arrives 

5) Cell Phone – Able to contact emergency services without the need for a phone box or payphone