Prepare Your Cadillac for Summer Travel near Schaumburg, IL
As early as May, some of our customers may begin to plan out their next few trips for the summer because of the promise of warmer weather on the horizon. For those with families, these arrangements may start to come into fruition once their children are out of school. If you’re planning to take your Cadillac vehicle along for the journey for each trip, take a look at this guide brought to you by us at Napleton Cadillac of Libertyville on what you can do to prepare it for these upcoming summer adventures!
Air Conditioning Check
While you can travel through Schaumburg with the windows rolled down during the summer as a means of keeping cool, it will only go so far during the months with very high temperatures and humidity. During July and August, it’s likely that you’ll be utilizing your XT5 or Escalade’s air conditioning system to maintain a cozy temperature throughout the cabin. However, if the airflow is weak due to a clogged cabin air filter, the vents may not cool as efficiently. This is often the case with newer Cadillac models, though older ones may have mechanical issues such as a faulty compressor or bad compressor fans. Bring your car over to us so we can properly diagnose the problem to help you feel more comfortable while cruising through the Elgin-O’Hare Tollway.
Oil Change
The proverbial oil change is always a crucial task you should have performed by the technicians at our Service Department regardless of what time of year it is. However, since you’ll be presumably traveling out of state more often during the summer, getting it done consistently will significantly prevent the risk of the vehicle potentially breaking down in the midst of one of these excursions. Heat tends to place a different kind of stress on the oil than extreme cold does, as it can make the viscosity thinner and lead to that dreaded sludgy composition that takes a toll on the car’s engine and its performance. Fresh batches are more resilient to these changing climates, and they also help the oil flow through the engine bay much better.
In-Vehicle Emergency Item Checklist
Though it’s never an event that we intend to happen, there is a chance that your OPTIQ or LYRIQ is rendered immobile while you’re leaving the Northern Illinois area. Whether it’s due to a flat tire or another issue, you’ll be thankful that you prepared ahead of time with a few emergency supplies. That’s why it’s important to have tools that can potentially alleviate these issues, such as a spare tire and jack. Since these undertakings can be laborious and may involve more time exposed under the hot sun, it’s encouraged that you bring an extra water supply to help fuel you as you go along. Because there’s always the chance that these accidents happen at night, a professional-grade flashlight is another item our team would recommend you bring. For other suggestions, reach out to us!
