Why Fall Vehicle Maintenance Is Important
As the seasons change and winter is knocking at the door, it becomes important to ensure your car’s preparedness for the cold temperature and harsher conditions. Proper winter maintenance would prevent breakdowns, improve safety, and prolong the lifespan of your vehicle.
Fall Vehicle Maintenance Checklist
Tire Inspection for Winter Safety
- Tire Check: In cold, low pressure tires. Raise your tire pressure to the recommended pressure.
- Check tread depth: A proper tread depth ensures you get traction even in icy weather conditions. If your tread has worn out, you may have to replace the tires.
- Winter tires: If your locality has winters pretty rough, well worth a set of winter tires.
Maintaining Optimal Battery Health for Winter
- Have your battery tested: The freezing weather will put pressure on the car’s battery. An expert test will determine its health and possibly detect any problem.
- Clean the battery terminals: Dirt on the terminals is also a very common thing which can lessen the power given by the battery. Clean them often to ensure proper conductivity.
Crucial Fluid Checks for Winter Readiness
- Engine coolant: Confirm that your antifreeze level is sufficient for your locality and has the right freezing point for your climate.
- Windshield washer fluid: Use a winter-grade washer fluid that won’t freeze in really cold temperatures.
- Brake fluid: You should check your brake fluid level and condition; low or contaminated brake fluid can compromise your braking system.
Comprehensive Brake Inspection for Winter Driving
Brake pads and rotors: Worn brake pads or rotors can really cut into braking efficiency.
Test the braking system: Find out if your brakes are working well enough to handle winter conditions by testing them on an empty, safe road.
Ensure Clear Visibility with New Wiper Blade
- Clear View with New Wiper Blades: New blades ensure that all snow, ice, or rain gets wiped off your windshield. Old blades are not able to do this and will reduce your view.
Optimize Your Heating System for the Winter
- Test your car’s heater: Ensure that your heater is working right and keeping you warm.
- Check the heater core: If your heater is not heating properly, you need to either inspect and replace the heater core.
Protect Your Car’s Exterior for Winter Weather
- Wax your car: A layer of wax will form a protective barrier between the paint and harsh winter conditions.
- Paint an undercoat on your vehicle: An undercoat protects the bottom floor of your car from rusting and corroding.
Stock Up Your Emergency Kit to Keep You Prepared Through Winter
- Keep winter must-haves: Your emergency kit should comprise a snow scraper, ice scraper, blankets, jumper cables, and a flashlight.
Why Er Auto Care
Er Auto Care – your trusted source for all your automotive needs. Experienced technicians are committed to bringing you top-shelf service while making sure your car is prepared and optimized for the rigors of winter road conditions ahead. Customer satisfaction with attention to detail is the very goal we set ourselves: to keep you safe and comfortable on the road.
