After Summer Maintenance Checklist for Your Audi

Posted on | 16 Sep 2017 By Anita Gaal

If you are the privileged owner of an Audi, then you know how important ongoing vehicle maintenance is. Vehicles such as Audi, BMW, Porsche, and other European imports require consistent care in order to enjoy the high-performance benefits that these cars offer their drivers. This is especially true with season changes, particularly before and after the summer months where temperatures can reach triple digits quite easily. In Arlington, Fort Worth, Garland, Dallas, TX and the surrounding areas, reliable transportation is essential to everyday life, and the condensed traffic conditions can take a toll on our vehicles. Your Audi is likely in need of an after-summer maintenance visit, and it is helpful to know what that generally entails so you can know what to expect. In transitioning from summer to fall, the temperature change is noticeable as well as the potential for rain and harsh weather conditions; it is important to get your Audi ready for the upcoming season, and to replenish its exhausted resources before it costs you more money in repairs than anticipated. Here is a short, non-inclusive after-summer maintenance checklist for your Audi:

Engine cooling system

All summer long you have enjoyed your air conditioned Audi, and hopefully haven’t experienced any breakdowns in the cooling system. Your car has two main cooling systems that you should be concerned with after summer: the cooling system for the engine and the AC system for the interior cabin of your vehicle. The engine’s cooling system is complex, made up of hoses, tubes, pumps, the radiator, and of course many other intricate components; in other words, there are a lot of opportunities for things to go wrong or wear out. Having your cooling system inspected after summer is generally a good idea; it has likely worked really hard over the summer to keep your engine running at the proper temperature.

Air conditioner

The AC unit is another story—if you notice that the air blowing out of the vents isn’t as cool as it usually is, you may already have an issue on your hands. Before your compressor, or other components, wear out, preventive AC care is critical. You may need to change air filters, belts, hoses, and inspect or top off radiator fluids and refrigerants to restore your cooling systems after an exhausting summer.

Tires

Another key procedure for after-summer Audi care is to have a thorough inspection performed on your tires. Keeping an eye out for uneven wear patterns will help you gauge any other potential issues that are related to your tire health. Your Audi may need a wheel alignment, or a tire rotation at the very least to keep your tires in optimal condition. Furthermore, it is especially important to keep the pressure in your tires filled to the proper level—this can affect gas mileage among other things.

Windshield wipers

Lastly, and perhaps most simply, you should check your windshield wipers for efficiency after the summer months; they have likely gone a long time without use, allowing them to dry and crack, rendering them ineffective for rainy weather conditions. By simply keeping your windshield wipers new and in working condition, you could prevent a dangerous situation from occurring. Along the same lines, make sure your defrosters are in good condition as well.

Maintain it at specialized Audi service shop

If you are concerned about your Audi’s condition after a brutal summer, stop by Euro Automotive; serving Arlington, Garland, Dallas, Fort Worth and the nearby areas in Texas, we specialize in luxury European repair services as an affordable alternative to expensive dealerships. We value our customers’ driving experience, and we don’t think that quality should depend upon the affordability of car maintenance and repair, no matter what type of high-performance vehicle you drive. European imports like BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Mercedes, and of course, Audi, are our area of expertise, and we outshine the dealerships on all fronts. We offer a 90-day guarantee on all labor, and a one-year guarantee on parts installed, making it easy for even the most luxurious vehicles to be serviced at an affordable rate. Furthermore, our certified technicians are honest, respectable, and make it their mission to perform every task to their fullest—we may offer lower prices, but we don’t skimp on quality work. Contact us for a consultation, or for an after-summer tune-up for your Audi.

Audi at service center image credit goes to: tomeng