Fall Vehicle Maintenance: Get Ready for Winter Before It Arrives
As temperatures begin to drop, Fall is the ideal time to prepare your vehicle for the months ahead. A little preventive maintenance now can help improve reliability, reduce the chance of unexpected repairs and keep your vehicle performing its best throughout Winter.
Before colder weather sets in, take time to inspect a few key areas of your vehicle:
- Test the battery to make sure it’s ready for colder temperatures.
- Check tire pressure and tread for improved traction.
- Inspect brakes for wear and proper performance.
- Top off engine oil, coolant, windshield washer fluid and other essential fluids.
- Make sure your heater and defroster are working properly.
- Check headlights, taillights and turn signals as daylight hours become shorter.
- Assemble or update your Winter emergency kit with essentials like a flashlight, jumper cables, blankets and a first aid kit.
For more information, check out these helpful maintenance resources:
Northwest Auto Care Alliance – Fall Into Vehicle Safety: Why Autumn Is the Season for Preventative Maintenance, Morrow Collision Center – Preparing Your Vehicle for Fall: Maintenance Tips, Endurance Warranty – Fall Car Maintenance Checklist
If your vehicle needs attention before the seasons change, our team is ready to help.
Call us today at 715-369-1144.