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The extreme weather puts excessive strain on mechanical components like cooling systems, batteries, tyre pressure and the air conditioning system, so if you have not yet had time to service your car this summer, here are a few self-check tips you can do at home to at least make sure your car is in top working condition. Before you pull out of the driveway you should check the owner manual in your vehicle for guidance on how best to check that:
You have correct levels of oil and engine coolant
The air conditioning works efficiently
You have a full tank of fuel. Never leave it until you reach your reserve!
Your tyres have sufficient and correct air pressure
The tread depth of your tyres is at least 3mm
Check the Pressure & Tread of your Tyres
Never underestimate the importance of having your tyres in pristine condition. For th correct tyre pressure, simply check and see what is listed on a sticker on the side of the driver's door or in the owner's manual.
When checking the tyre tread, keep an eye out for an uneven wear pattern. Uneven means the tyre is more worn on one edge than the other. This usually means that your car needs a wheel alignment. Also, run your fingers along the tread and feel for lumps. The presence of lumps could mean that the tyre needs to be checked.
Oil Change
Oil is the lifeblood of your car. It keeps hardworking engine parts running clean, smooth and most importantly, cool. This is particularly important in the summer, since a hot engine needs all the lubrication it can get, and at high temperatures your engine's oil is really getting put through its paces.
All service information, including when the oil needs changing or topping up, is projected on to the onboard computer inside all BMWs, making it easy and efficient for owners to receive service information.
Air Conditioning System
During the hot summer months, the AC requires more power than usual which puts strain and pressure the engine. Ensure that cool air is coming out of the vents and that you have the sufficient coolant levels in the compressor.
Brake Easy
brakes are the single most important safety feature on your car, especially in the summer when the roads can become overheated and slippery. Here are some signs that your brakes may be in need of a check-up:
Your brake pedal is very hard and resistant
Your brake pedal rests too low or too high
Indication or warning lights on the dashboard
Loud scraping and grinding sounds coming from the brakes
If you have any doubt about whether or not your brakes are working in tip top condition, you should contact your authorised agency partner's service centre.
Buckle Up
Safety is paramount no matter what time of the year, and the easiest way to increase your safeness in the case of an accident is to always wear your seat belt. Not wearing a seat belt puts you at an increased risk of more severe injuries or even fatality in the event of an accident. Remember to ensure that all your passengers are also safely strapped in at all times. Seat belts really do save lives, and being caught without one can cost you on your insurance too!
Insurance & Roadside Assistance
If you are planning road trips across the region this summer, make sure that you have the correct motor insurance to cover you on the road in case you are involved in a collision. Also check with your insurance company what your road side assistance entitles you to.