Summer Service Checklist
Summer Service Checklist
When the summer arrives in Pittsburgh, PA, it's time to make sure your vehicle is prepared for any summer driving you have in store. Whether you're staying right in Pittsburgh and Moon Township, PA, or you're planning on taking a road trip across the country, your vehicle needs to be maintained and repaired before heading out on the road. To help our Moon Township, PA, area drivers, here's a summer service checklist you'll want to follow.
1. Oil Change
If you have a gasoline powered engine, you'll want to make sure that the engine's oil is full, clean, and ready to work. The oil should be changed every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, depending on what your car's recommended mileage limits are, and should be checked before any major road trip. The oil not only lubricates the engine's moving parts, but also cleans and cools the engine as you go, which is essential, especially on long trips.
2. Battery Inspection
You don't want to try to start your car, and nothing happens. Being stranded, needing a jump, is not ideal for summer fun. To make sure this doesn't happen, you'll want to have the car's battery inspected and/or replaced. It's an easy maintenance issue that can be quickly fixed.
3. Brake Inspection or Repair
Has your car been squealing when you apply the brakes? Does it shudder when you use the brake pedal? Have you noticed that you have to push the brake pedal further down to the floor? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you'll want to have your brakes inspected and/or repaired. Driving in stop-and-go traffic, like that in Pittsburgh, PA, can cause your brakes to wear and leaving your brakes in disrepair will lead to a much larger (and sometimes dangerous) vehicle issue.
Tire Rotation or Changes
Do you still have your winter tires on? Have you been driving around Moon Township, PA, with the same all-seasons you had on last year? If so, you'll want to schedule a tire changeover or tire rotation. Not all tires wear the same, and summer tires are designed differently than winter tires, helping you drive around town with more control. It's important to have the proper tires on your Honda car or SUV and to keep your tires in excellent condition.
4. AC Repair
No one wants to travel in the heat of summer without AC. If you've noticed that your car's AC isn't working as well as it used to or if it's stopped working at all, make an appointment to have us take a closer look. We can repair or maintain your AC and make sure it's keeping you and your passengers cool.
5. State Inspection
If it's time to have your vehicle inspected, don't wait until it's past due and you're busy with summer plans. Inspections are not only required in the state of Pennsylvania, but they also are a great way to ensure your vehicle is in tip-top shape.
6. Clean and Detail Your Vehicle
If you haven't taken the time to give your Honda car or SUV a deep clean after the long winter, you'll want to do so. No one likes to sit in a dirty and smelly car. Plus, the salt and other road grime left on your vehicle from winter driving will need to be removed. Have your car cleaned or detailed and get ready for an enjoyable driving experience.
7. Pack a Summer Emergency Kit
Whether you're staying around town or visiting places far from home, it's a good idea to have an emergency kit available. For summer, this kit should include a first aid kit, some car tools, flares, a flashlight, bottled water, non-perishable food, an emergency blanket, and anything else you may need.
Contact Moon Township Honda to Schedule Your Summer Service
When you need any of the summer service or other maintenance or repairs to be performed, don't hesitate to contact our service center. Here, we offer excellent vehicle service no matter the repair or maintenance issue. We also only use the highest-quality genuine OEM parts to keep your Honda vehicle running like new. We recommend using our online service scheduling tool or contacting our team today.
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Moon Township Honda
5802 University Blvd
Moon Township, PA 15108
- Sales: (412) 269-4100


