Getting your car’s air conditioner prepped for this summer is one thing you do not want to put off! Procrastination in this area means you could be sweating profusely in your car on a 100-degree day. In spring, you need to begin testing the AC in your vehicle and making sure it is running at peak performance.
Items to check are:
- The air filter
- Fan speeds
- Temperature quality (Is the air cold?)
- Strange noises
- Leaks
- Bad odors
Bankrate offers an excellent checklist to prepare your vehicle in many other ways for summer driving. According to their experts, the number one cause of breakdowns is related to coolant problems and overheating.