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Heat, AC & Cooling · 1 min read

How to Prepare Your Car for a Texas Summer

The short answer

Before Texas summer, test your battery, check AC performance, inspect coolant level and hoses, check tire pressure and tread, and replace worn wiper blades. Heat is the leading cause of battery, cooling, and tire failures in Texas.

A pre-summer checklist for 100°F+ days.

From My Mechanic Pros Texas · 10+ years repairing Texas vehicles

Automotive air conditioning pressure gauges connected for testing
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Battery

Heat kills batteries. Test any battery over three years old.

Cooling system

Check coolant level and condition, hoses for soft spots, and the radiator fan.

AC

Weak cold air in April becomes no cold air in July. Get it checked early.

Tires

Hot pavement raises tire pressure and accelerates wear. Check pressure cold, monthly.

Frequently asked questions

When should I do this?

March or April, before the first 95°F week.

Do sunshades help?

Yes, they reduce interior and dash heat.

Can a mobile mechanic do all of this?

Yes, in one visit.

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