How to Keep Your Golf Cart in Peak Condition During Summer

When you start thinking about summer golfing, one of the most important tasks is to make sure that your golf cart is in excellent shape. And now is the perfect time to get your vehicle ready. I-5 Motorsports has gathered some helpful pointers to get you started. Read on for more information, then visit our dealership if you need any assistance with service or maintenance.

Check the Tires

Regardless of the time of year (but especially in the summer months), it's essential to keep the air pressure in your tires at the manufacturer-recommended level. This level will be different depending on your golf cart tires so make sure to check your owner's manual. In extremely hot weather, low tire pressure can be a recipe for disaster. If you're out driving on the street or in your neighborhood and a tire blows out, it can be hazardous for you and those around you. Make it a habit of regularly checking the tire pressure once a month and, depending on the wear and tear, replace them when needed.

Inspect the Battery

Whether you are the proud owner of a gasoline-powered golf cart or an electric golf cart, you need to take proper care of the battery. This is easily one of the most important summer golfing upkeep tasks on your to-do list this season. Because of the heat, battery water can quickly evaporate than in other months of the year. That’s why you’ll want to frequently check the water level. If you need to top it off, be sure your battery is fully charged. Remember that you should use distilled water so you won’t be adding any harmful minerals that will affect your battery’s health.

Protect the Paint

While you must protect yourself from sunburn during the summer golfing season, you must also remember that too much direct sunlight on your golf cart’s paint can actually cause it to shrivel and fade. You must have seen some old vehicles with eroded paint on the hood. This is generally caused by too much exposure to direct sunlight. Luckily, this is completely preventable. You’ll want to spend some regularly washing your golf cart as this will help remove dirt and other impurities. Finally, don’t forget to wax your vehicle to form a thin but protective layer that will prevent any damage from the sun.

We hope that this guide comes in handy during the summer golfing season. If you need any assistance with your golf cart, we’re always here to help you. Get in touch with us at I-5 Motorsports in Chehalis, WA, today! We’d love to show you our selection of golf carts for sale. We welcome all those in Portland, OR, as well as Vancouver and Seattle, WA.