Summer Car Care Tips for Your Kia Vehicle

After a long winter of snow, slush, and salt, it’s time to prepare your Kia model for the summer sun along Lake Erie. The sun and heat in Cleveland can wreak havoc on your vehicle’s exterior, interior, and powertrain. Preparing for the summer weather is easy when you work with the service center at Spitzer Kia Cleveland near Parma and Brooklyn.

Kia Summer Maintenance Tips

Kia summer maintenance begins with a multipoint inspection scheduled through our convenient online scheduling tool. During this inspection, our factory-trained and certified technicians will check your windshield wipers, cabin air filter, tire pressure, and brakes. After the winter, your Kia’s windshield wipers can have excessive wear, so they lose effectiveness during summer rains. Our technicians will check that your tires are properly inflated, and they can check your spare tire, too.

After running the heater all winter long, your cabin air filter could be clogged with dirt and debris. Replacing the cabin air filter will keep your interior smelling fresh, especially when you turn on the air conditioning on those hot June, July, and August days.

Speaking of air conditioning – now is the perfect time to have your AC system checked. Our technicians will check your coolant fluid so you know it will function properly when the summer heat arrives.

Take Care of Recommended Maintenance

All Kia vehicles have a recommended service schedule, and summer is the perfect time to check your Kia maintenance schedule in your owner’s manual to see what’s next. Our technicians can take care of your brakes, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, and any other special needs that will keep your Kia running smoothly for many years to come.

Your Kia’s battery also needs routine checkups, especially as the temperatures and humidity levels rise. Battery fluid can evaporate causing corrosion at the terminals. Our team can inspect your battery, clean it to remove corrosion, and replace it if necessary.

Keep Your Kia Clean Inside and Out

Summer offers a reprieve from salt and ice, but it brings other challenges for your Kia vehicle. Along with scheduling service for your cabin and engine concerns, summer Kia maintenance also includes keeping your vehicle clean. You can do this with regular car washes and vacuums to remove road dirt and pollen. It’s also a good idea to park your car in the shade, especially on the hottest and sunniest days of the year as UV rays can fade your interior and dull your exterior paint.

Trust the Spitzer Kia Service Center in Cleveland, OH

The Spitzer Kia Cleveland service center is ready to help you get your Kia ready for summer. While you’re scheduling your summer car care, we invite you to check out our money-saving service specials. With summer car care, your Kia will be ready for quick trips to the beach, epic summer road trips, and everything in between.