SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Extreme summer temperatures across the Ozarks are taking a heavy toll on vehicles, prompting local auto mechanics to urge drivers to perform critical preventative checks before getting behind the wheel.
Auto experts at Telle Tire in Springfield say extreme heat creates unique hazards for vehicles, particularly as daily commutes increase with the return of back-to-school traffic and college travel.
Mechanics highlight three main systems vulnerable to extreme weather: air conditioning, oil systems, and tires.…