Hot Weather Driving Tips in Florida

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We all know that living in Florida means dealing with the kind of heat that people up north simply can’t even understand. While everyone might grow used to it over the years that they live here, that doesn’t mean that your vehicle is automatically going to handle it just as well as you can. Actually, the hot weather in Florida can cause a lot of issues for your Chevy vehicle, and today we want to tell you more about how you can make sure that your Chevy can withstand the heat, no matter how bad it gets. It all leads back to the service center that we have here at Victory Layne Chevrolet, which provides you with certified technicians, available accessories, and quick and easy service. Keep reading down below to find out more information about how to take care of your vehicle in this brutal heat.

Fluid leak beneath car

Get fluid levels checked

While you might not consider this to be the most important kind of service to have done for the Florida heat, we’ll be the first ones to tell you to never underestimate the fluids in your vehicle. This is how everything is able to work smoothly, especially something like coolant, which keeps the engine running at the right temperature, and actually helps to avoid overheating. We also want to mention things like motor oil, brake fluid, and windshield wiper fluid. No matter what, having a professional at our service center check out these fluid levels will enable you to see if there are any leaks, if you’re running low, or just see what’s going on with your vehicle so you can make the best decisions.

Car battery under the hood

Replace battery

Many people seem to discuss battery performance when it comes to cold weather, but we’ll be the first ones to remind you that heat can be deadly to car batteries. You will want the technicians at our service center to not only check how the battery in your Chevy is holding a charge, but to see how all of the wires are functioning, too. This might be the time to replace the battery, especially if it has been over 5 years since it was last changed out. No one wants to be stranded in this kind of heat, and you can avoid that when you have a battery you can trust at every turn.

Neatly arranged parts and tools

Emergency kit

So far we have mentioned some services you should have performed on your vehicle, but we have yet to cover what you can bring with you on every drive. Emergency kits to some might sound silly, but it’s never a bad thing to be overprepared for anything that could happen. We recommend including a flashlight, water, nonperishable food, a first aid kit, and a jumper cable. You don’t know what will happen, and if you do end up being stranded somewhere, you will want these supplies to make your life easier.

Schedule Chevy Service at Victory Layne Chevrolet

After finding out about more ways to get ready to drive around in the hot Florida weather, we hope you’ll schedule an appointment here at Victory Layne Chevrolet. We can help you with your tires, battery, oil changes, air conditioning, and anything else that you might need for your Chevy. Allow us to assist you and get you back on the road.

Victory Layne Chevrolet

3980 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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