With winter in our rear view and summer fast approaching, now is the time to begin prepping your vehicle for warmer weather. Luckily, April is National Car Care Month. Take some time this month to perform some of the basic routine maintenance outlined below, and you’ll be riding smooth for the rest of the year.
How to Maintain Your Vehicle
Get an Oil Change
Getting regular oil changes is an essential part of vehicular health. This quick and easy task ensures that your engine stays well lubricated. The alternative is poor ride quality, subpar fuel economy, and in the worst case scenario an expensive bill. Performing an oil change on your own isn’t too difficult, but don’t hesitate to get a professional’s help.
Inspect Your Lights
This may seem trivial, but the value of having fully operational lights should not be understated. This will both guarantee other drivers can see you on the road and keep you out of trouble with the law. Do a quick self-inspection and look for dying or burned out bulbs and get them replaced. It also never hurts to clean off dirt or insects from your lights.
Replace All Necessary Fluids
As weather begins to heat up, you may find that your vehicle’s critical fluids (such as transmission fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, and brake fluid) can begin to dwindle. Get your fluid levels inspected and topped off to avoid any issues, especially your coolant fluid — the greatest cause for breakdowns in the summer is overheating according to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
Change Your Air Filters
There’s no greater enemy to your vehicle’s health (or your in-cabin air quality) than dust, dirt, or debris. Conduct a visual inspection of both your engine’s air filters and your cabin air filters to see if either need to be changed. Luckily, if you determine a replacement is needed, changing them out is a relatively easy process.
Schedule Service in Madison, WI
Let us help you make the most of National Car Care Month by having one of our professional techs look over your vehicle. Schedule an appointment with a member of our service team today. You can also save on your next visit when you take advantage of our service and parts specials. If you have questions about what our service department can do for you, give us a call.
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