As part of its series of Hyundai seasonal maintenance tips, Rosen Hyundai has come up with a few rules of thumb that can help keep any Hyundai running well during long summer trips. Though many deal with obvious challenges, like heat, encountered from June to September, a few of these Summer Hyundai Tips may actually surprise drivers:
Always Maintain a Regular Service Schedule
The most obvious step for protecting your Hyundai during during summer is to make sure that it always undergoes regularly scheduled maintenance. This can help ensure that batteries, radiator/cooling systems, tires, and the Hyundai's chassis are in good working order. Though services like wheel alignments and battery checks should be performed immediately after winter, it's always advised that, if they haven't been conducted already by the beginning of summer, they should be carried out ASAP.
Check Tires, Fluid Levels, and Other Essentials Before Setting Out
The day before setting out on a summer trip, Hyundai owners should check oil and radiator fluid levels, tire air pressure, and battery levels. Note that tire air pressure changes slightly when a vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight for several hours. It's also advised that owners wash and wax their car before beginning a trip, as clutter over the grille can lead to overheating, while a layer of wax can help armor a vehicle's paint job against road debris and bug strikes.
Plan On Driving During the Coolest Parts of The Day
While all Hyundai models are engineered with excellent engine cooling and cabin climate control systems, it always helps to work with environmental conditions rather than against them. For this reason, one summer Hyundai tip for long vacation drives is to either set out early in the morning or plan a trip so that at least part of it occurs at night. The cooler exterior temperatures will put less strain on the air conditioning system, engine, and electrical system in general. By making the Hyundai 'work' less, less energy, and thus less fuel, is used, which helps to improve fuel economy.
Don't Be Afraid To Pop The Hood During Stops
While it may look odd at first, it actually makes sense to pop the hood open while stopping during a long summer road trip. This will allow the heat that has built up in the engine compartment to dissipate fairly quickly. If following through with this Summer Hyundai Tip makes drivers feel self-conscious or worried about theft, they can choose to park where the car will always be visible or leave the hood only slightly opened. They must remember, however, to close the hood before heading back on the road.
Always Bring a Physical Map
The Hyundai models for sale at Rosen Hyundai are offered with the latest navigation technology, however it's always a good idea to bring a physical map in case it's necessary to point something out to a pedestrian or someone outside the vehicle. On a similar note, it's advised that drivers look on print or online maps for rest stops, islands with gas stations, and other areas where they can refuel or get help in an emergency before they begin their trip.Â
Never Try To Cross Flooded Areas
Since warm weather can bring sudden storms, a common sense Summer Hyundai Tip is to stay abreast of weather reports and, if flash flooding occurs on a street or roadway, to never attempt to 'ford' the affected area. Beyond the obvious threat to personal safety, this will help to protect your Hyundai by keeping sensitive areas on the chassis and in the engine compartment dry.
Clean Off Bug Splatter
One of the easiest ways to protect your Hyundai's paint job and body is to wash bug splatter and bird droppings off after a long trip, as they can both eat away at even a carefully sealed surface over time.
Ultimately, the most obvious Summer Hyundai Tip is to always set out on a long trip in a newer car, as they tend to have the fewest mechanical issues. To learn more about the latest Hyundai models, call Rosen Hyundai's sales professionals at (888) 757-5628 or, to schedule regular maintenance, contact (888) 806-3252.
