The stifling heat is apparently socked in for a while, so car care experts say you need to your vehicle some TLC. 

Extreme temperatures, whether hot or cold, can test the mettle of any car, so you are being advised to not let the maintenance be an afterthought. Chuck Tucker, owner of Tucker’s Automotive Repair and Tire in Godfrey says there are a variety of things that can be affected by the heat of summer.

He says you should also consider a cooling system exchange, which involves rinsing out the system, checking the radiator cap, and making sure you are using the proper coolant.