Jun 22, 2022
Bay City Service Center

Keep Your Honda Performing Well During Summer with Thelen Honda

Your Honda car/SUV/van is ready to ensure that your summer travels are as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. However, it will be working hard to do so while also keeping its performance at its peak. If you haven’t gotten around to having your Honda serviced as we hit the hot days this season brings, now is the ideal time to contact the Service Department at Thelen Honda in Bay City for an appointment. We will be happy to address various vehicle maintenance that should be handled to ensure the longevity and performance of your family cruiser all season long. 

Areas to Address in Your Honda This Summer

Coolant & Oil – Under the more extreme temperatures that your Honda will be operating in, coolant becomes paramount to the performance and health of your engine. Given that it will be harder for your engine to appropriately cool off, low coolant levels greatly increase the risk of overheating. Having appropriate levels of fresh oil will also aid in the overall potential of your Honda’s engine. Our Service Department technicians are available to do an oil change and coolant flush when you schedule an appointment with us!

Battery – In addition to all the various electrical systems that the vehicle will already be busy operating, your Honda’s battery will be working overtime to keep the air conditioning running. An old or damaged battery will struggle to keep up with the increased energy demand and could result in a failure. Let our technicians test your vehicle’s battery and offer suggestions if it needs to be replaced for summer.

Air Conditioning System – From air filters to refrigerant, your Honda’s air conditioning system is what stands between you and the hot, humid weather that Michigan loves to bring this time of the year. With increased pollen levels and other outside irritants as well, clean filters improve the overall freshness of the air. One other potential downside to not regularly replacing your vehicle’s filters is that dirty or clogged ones will make it harder for your Honda to properly cool you off. Low levels of refrigerant will cause your system to be unable to provide cool air even with a fully functional HVAC system. Our service team will be happy to do a full HVAC service on your Honda so that you and your family enjoy every summer adventure in a cool environment!