Every truck owner loves driving around in the summer. But did you know, that summer heat can cause more problems for your truck than most other times of the year? It's important to understand how to protect and maintain your truck for summer conditions.

Keep reading for our maintenance tips for the hottest months of the year

Why is Summer Harmful to Trucks?

Summer is about more than having fun in the sun. These months present unique threats to your truck. The heat can pose a danger to your cooling system, as can dust and the stop-and-go traffic that comes from rushing to the beach, mountains or parks. Throw in existing damage from winter that you don't know about, and your truck may be in bad shape!

5 Recommended Summer Truck Maintenance Tasks

1. Inspect the Air Conditioner

Have we mentioned summer is all about the heat? That's why your truck needs to be all about air conditioning. Take the truck to a professional mechanic for maintenance and, if necessary, repair. Doing this as soon as you can ensure you and your passengers can keep your cool when it starts getting hot.

2. Tire Maintenance

The extra heat will do more than make you uncomfortable. It also poses an added risk to your tires. Additional heat gets trapped in your tires and this makes them wear out quicker.

Have a mechanic inspect and rotate your tires and replace any that are too worn down with new tires. Remember, it's always good to check the tires before a major road trip!

3. Check the Coolant System

While there's never a good time for your truck to break down, it's especially annoying in the summer. And the likeliest cause of a breakdown will be your coolant system.

Summer can easily cause your truck to overheat, especially if it's been too long since you had the system flushed. A professional mechanic can inspect the coolant (including its condition and level) and let you know if it's time for a flush and refill!

4. Inspect the Air Filter

When you have air issues, it's not always a complex issue. Sometimes, it's as simple as changing your air filter!

The dirtier the filter, the harder your truck has to work to keep you cool. Changing the filter will help you chill out quicker while even boosting your miles per gallon!

5. Change the Oil

Hopefully, you're changing your oil at regular intervals. However, summer brings lots of extra driving, which may mean you'll need to change your oil sooner than you were anticipating.

Changing your oil before a big trip or after several smaller road trips will keep your truck running smoothly and safely. Long story short? Changing your oil remains one of our top truck tips regardless of the season!

Now Get Out There!

With a little proactive care, your trusty truck can become your summer adventure companion, hauling gear, conquering off-road trails, and keeping you comfortable on long journeys. By following these summer maintenance tips, you'll ensure peak performance and avoid roadside breakdowns.

Remember, preventive maintenance is key, but to improve your summer fun even more, don't forget to check out our Enthuze truck accessories! From tonneau covers to bike racks, or for truck camping check out our truck racks, rooftop tents and portable refrigerators.

There's a huge selection of gear to personalize your truck and enhance your summer adventures. So, buckle up, get your truck ready, and hit the road with Enthuze!