Summer Maintenance Tips

Getting Your Car Ready for Summer

Road trip season is almost here. Have you completed your summer road trip car prep? The high temperature of the summer, along with occasional rain can take a toll on your car. Getting your car ready for the summer offers several benefits, including better performance, reliability, and safety. At Bluebonnet Ford, we offer a complete range of automotive services. We have highly experienced and certified technicians at our service center. They can get your car ready for summer by performing a comprehensive inspection of your vehicle to determine if any service is required. We are located in New Braunfels, close to Garden Ridge, Schertz, McQueeney, San Marcos, and Seguin.

A/C System Service

The last thing you want during a hot day in summer is for your A/C to stop working. We perform A/C service and repair at Bluebonnet Ford, including leak detection and repair, AC recharge service, inspection and replacement of cabin air filter, and more.

Cooling System Inspection

The cooling system ensures that the temperature of your vehicle is properly regulated. Cooling system inspection will include a visual inspection of all the components, radiator cap pressure test, thermostat check, and leak test to ensure all parts are in good working order.

Tire Inspection

The temperature rise can cause an increase in the tire pressure leading to over-inflation, which is dangerous for the tires. Over the winter, your tire might have also suffered from low pressure causing under-inflation. It is best to get the tire pressure checked. At Bluebonnet Ford, we can also check uneven tread wear and other common issues with tires.

Battery Testing

The increased temperature during late spring or summer can accelerate the oxidation of the battery components. Our technicians can inspect all the components of the battery and perform a battery test to check if a new battery is required, or if any other component needs repair or replacement.

Lights Inspection

The lights of your vehicle including the headlights, taillights, and high beam are critical to the safe driving of your vehicle. We can check the condition of the lights to ensure no repair or bulb replacement service is required.

Engine Performance

The engine needs regular oil change regardless of the season. At Bluebonnet Ford, we offer synthetic and regular engine oil service. We can also check if dirt, dust, or other types of debris have caused the engine filters to get clogged. Our technicians can perform filter inspection and replacement service.