Summer car care is nearly a year-round undertaking here in Texas, so you want to be sure you have all the tips and tricks you need to keep your car running smoothly during all of the many heat waves we see. You put effort into keeping yourself, your kids and your pets cool in the warm weather -- protecting the family with plenty of water, hats, sunglasses, shaded outdoor time -- but don't forget that your car needs a cool-down every once in a while, too.
When your car spends a great deal of time in the direct sunlight, you'll…