Time to Fall Back Into Your Auto Maintenance Routine
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Get Back Into Your Auto Maintenance Routine This Fall
As summer fades and fall arrives, it's crucial to prioritize preparing your vehicle for the colder months ahead. Auto-care experts recommend getting your car serviced now to ensure it's ready for winter driving conditions. Here’s a handy checklist from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) to guide you.
Essential Maintenance Tips
1. Consult Your Owner's Manual
- Follow the manufacturer’s service schedule.
- Change your oil and filter as advised, especially if your usual driving is stop-and-go or involves short trips?"aim for every 3,000 miles.
2. Address Engine Issues
- Resolve any problems such as hard starts, rough idling, stalling, and reduced power at a reliable repair shop. Cold weather exacerbates these issues.
3. Replace Filters and Manage Fuel
- Change any dirty filters.
- Add a bottle of fuel de-icer to your tank monthly to prevent fuel line freezing. Keep the gas tank full to minimize moisture.
4. Cooling and Heating System Check
- Flush and refill the cooling system as recommended. Regularly inspect the coolant level and condition.
- Ensure the heater and defroster function properly.
5. Battery Maintenance
- Clean corrosion from battery posts and connections, then tighten them. Check the fluid level monthly if caps are removable.
- Exercise caution with newer vehicles as disconnecting cables may lead to data loss. Wear eye protection and gloves to avoid contact with corrosive substances.
6. Inspect Exhaust System
- Look for leaks and check the trunk and floorboards for small holes that could allow exhaust fumes inside.
7. Tire Care
- Evaluate tire tread for uneven wear and inspect sidewalls for cuts. Rotate them as recommended.
- Check and adjust tire pressure monthly, ensuring tires are cool first. Don’t forget the spare, and make sure the jack is serviceable.
8. Emergency Preparedness
- Equip your car with essentials like gloves, boots, blankets, flares, a small shovel, sand or cat litter, tire chains, a flashlight, and a cell phone. Keep some high-energy snacks in the glove box, too.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure a safer and smoother transition into fall and winter driving. Prioritize these maintenance tasks to keep your vehicle in top shape for the colder months.
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