Importance of Keeping Your Vehicle Hydrated During Summer

Just like how you need to stay hydrated during the summer months, your vehicle does too. The rising temperatures, even hotter roads, and dry air can often be a recipe for disaster. However, with proper maintenance, summer doesn’t have to spell trouble for you and your vehicle. The team at Dubwerx is here to ensure your Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche is ready for the upcoming summer months. 

Hydration is critical, and various fluids are imperative to the overall health and safety of your vehicle. The two primary fluids are your coolant and oil, but we can’t forget about your washer fluid and brake fluid. 

1. Coolant: Also known as your antifreeze or radiator fluid, your coolant keeps your engine from overheating and freezing. Low coolant levels can severely damage your coolant system. If your hoses are worn, or your radiator is damaged, your coolant level might start to leak. We recommend keeping an especially close eye on your vehicle’s temperature gauge. 
2. Oil: During warm weather, your engine is working extra hard, and it will need all the lubrication it can get. We recommend changing your oil at regular intervals and using the oil recommended in your owner’s manual. Many of us are also going on summer road trips, which can also take a toll on our vehicles. 
3. Transmission Fluids: Don’t forget about your transmission and power steering fluids. Your transmission fluid acts as a lubricant for all the moving parts in your transmission. Your vehicle’s transmission is easily one of the most complicated pieces of machinery in your engine, so a technician must inspect our transmission fluid at regular intervals. 
4. Power Steering Fluids: We don’t want to bore you with too much technical talk, but to keep it simple, your power steering fluid is hydraulic fluid that transmits power to your steering system. Without power steering fluid, you might find yourself unable to turn your wheels easily. 

The team at Dubwerx wants you to thoroughly enjoy your summer, and a dehydrated vehicle can lead to a myriad of problems. We are here to keep your vehicle hydrated, so you can focus on keeping you and your family cool and comfortable. Contact Dubwerx today for an appointment with our specialty technicians. We look forward to meeting you and your Audi, Volkswagen, or Porsche. We are located at 6323 Madison Rd.Cincinnati, OH 45227, and our hours are Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM.