Prepare Your Volvo for Summer Travel

Your vehicle works hard every day, and summer travel puts even more demand on its major systems. Before you load up the trunk and hit the highway, you need to make one stop: the lane for Volvo summer service in Baton Rouge. Here’s what our certified technicians at All Star Volvo can check and service on your vehicle as the season changes. 

Key Points 

• Summer heat puts added stress on your vehicle’s major systems, making a dealership service visit essential before hitting the road. 

• A cooling system flush, oil change, and battery test protect your engine from the damaging effects of high temperatures. 

• An A/C inspection ensures your system is blowing cold air, while a tire inspection helps prevent dangerous blowouts on hot pavement. 

• A brake inspection confirms your stopping power is ready for the extra miles and demands of summer travel. 

• Before you book your appointment, check out service and parts specials and ask about service financing options to make maintenance more affordable. 

Change the Oil 

Clean engine oil is essential year-round, but it matters even more in summer. High temperatures cause oil to thin out and break down faster, reducing its ability to lubricate your engine’s moving parts. Dirty or low oil leads to friction, overheating, and potentially serious engine damage. During your service appointment, we can perform an oil change using the right oil type and viscosity for your vehicle and the season, along with a multi-point inspection that checks fluid levels, belts, and filters. 

Refresh Coolant 

If you plan to tow a trailer, haul gear, or drive long distances, then consider adding a coolant system service to your summer car service checklist. Your engine generates an enormous amount of heat, and in summer, it has to work even harder. The cooling system, which is made up of your radiator, hoses, thermostat, water pump, and coolant, is responsible for managing that heat. Over time, coolant degrades and loses its effectiveness. With a cooling system service, our technicians can remove old, contaminated fluid and replace it with fresh antifreeze. 

Recharge the A/C 

A working A/C system is a safety necessity, especially if you’re traveling with children or pets. An underperforming air conditioner could be low on refrigerant or pushing dirty air through a clogged cabin air filter. At our Volvo service center, the technicians can test your A/C system’s performance, check refrigerant levels, inspect the compressor and belts. We can also replace the cabin air filter, so you can drive off with ice-cold air blowing on your face. 

Inspect the Brakes 

Summer travel means you’re racking up more miles on the road and making more stops, which puts more demand on your brakes. Your braking system needs to be in top shape, whether you’re driving to a theme park or towing a loaded trailer off-road. Schedule a brake check on your pre-trip vehicle inspection that covers your pads, rotors, calipers, and brake fluid to confirm everything is working as it should. 

Test the Battery 

Heat is one of a car battery’s biggest enemies. It accelerates the internal chemical breakdown that shortens a battery’s lifespan. A battery that starts your car fine in the spring may not make it through August. A battery load test measures your battery’s cranking power and reserve capacity to determine whether it can hold up through the summer months. 

Book Summer Maintenance Today 

The best time to visit our service center is before you need to, not when something goes wrong on the side of the road. Follow these Volvo maintenance tips to gain peace of mind and enjoy every mile of your summer travels. Before you book, check out our service and parts specials to take advantage of current savings on the care your vehicle needs. If you’d like to spread out the cost of repairs or multiple services, ask about our service financing options. We look forward to taking care of you and your vehicle.