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Summer Maintenance for Lexus Summer is here! Now, let us view the situation with your Lexus. In this article, we will discuss how you can keep your vehicle in good working order.

First things first, let us make sure that you will be kept air conditioned in the summer heat. Inspect your Lexus’ cabin air conditioning filters. And if you feel that you want to be completely safe, inspect the entire system in question.

Check the fluids in the vehicle. The bear minimum would be – oil, brake fluid, coolant, windshield wiper fluid, and power-steering fluid. If you want to go the extra mile, feel free to check on all of the car’s fluids (personally, this is what I do). And remember that the coolant is of the highest importance for the summer, unless you want your vehicle to run the risk of overheating.

Make sure that you have some important items in the vehicle – emergency kit, small tool kit, chargers for a phone and/or tablet, water, snacks that don’t go bad, flashlight, sunscreen, hat, and…

Effective Use of the Auto Air Conditioning There are certain tricks when it comes to using your auto air conditioning system that you might be unaware of, which is why in this article we will discuss them. The aim is for you to get the most out of the system without causing damage to it in the process - after all, nobody likes to have unnecessary bills to pay.

First of all – if possible, park in the shade. We all know that this is not always possible, but do try to do it. If it is absolutely impossible, at least use windshield shades.

After you get in the vehicle and start driving, it is a good idea to not turn on the AC immediately. First, try and open the windows to let the hot air that has gathered inside get out. After that you can start the air conditioning, but not to the maximum of its settings. Start it on low and give it time to adjust a bit before cranking it up. After all, automatic air conditioning starts on low for a reason - take that as a hint and do the same for your …

The Most Family-Friendly 2-Row SUVs 2020 If you are looking for a family SUV vehicle, you are certain to find your choice in the following article. Bear in mind that all of the vehicles in the list below are two-row seaters.

Mazda CX-5 2020

We will begin the list with the Mazda CX-5. Why? Simple! It is an astonishing vehicle, no matter how you look at it. Its interior and exterior designs are a delight to look at. And as a nice addition, it can come with a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine - this roughly means 250 horsepower, 320 lb-ft of torque. You can say that you will definitely get both performance and a superior design if you choose this particular vehicle. However, it is also quite practical, and can be used as a family car because it has sufficient space for a family. Bear in mind that it also has a decent amount of cargo storage capacity.

Honda CR-V 2020

This particular model has been quite upgraded ever since 2017. All in all, it has better exterior and interior, bu…

How to Know When Your Car Needs a Fuel System Service Has your local auto service center recommended a fuel system cleaning service? If the answer is “Yes”, you may be wondering what kind of services this is and why your car needs it. Here are a couple of tips to help you better understand why would a fuel system service be beneficial for you and your vehicle: What’s a Fuel Injector? Over the years, fuel systems have changed significantly. Older cars and trucks used to have a carburetor that brought fuel to the engine. However, carburetors were anything but efficient, so the car manufacturers decided not to use them anymore and instead, introduce a fuel injection system that controls fuel injection electrically. These sophisticated systems offer accurate fuel monitoring so the moment you decided to accelerate, the fuel injector provides the right amount of fuel to the engine. However, because of their complexity, these systems require periodic maintenance to ensure their efficiency. Why Do…