It’s common for people to delay routine maintenance for their car. But car maintenance is essential for the health and longevity as well as the safety of the passengers. This is especially true when the seasons change, as road conditions and vehicle upkeep needs shift with the weather.
Get ready for the fall by checking off the maintenance items on our list below. At Zimbrick, we cover all the vehicle components you should have inspected and serviced.
10 Essential Fall Auto Maintenance Services
Cooling system
Drops in temperatures can affect the components of your car’s cooling system. Have a mechanic take a look at the radiator, coolant, belts, hoses, cooling fans, heater core, and water pump.
Tire inspection
Having the traction and tire pressure you need to handle potentially inclement weather and difficult road conditions is essential. Get your tire pressure checked and your tires rotated. You’ll also want to have your tires checked for any repair or replacement needs.
Fluids
Make sure the radiator has the right amount of of antifreeze and water. Without the right balance, the water can freeze. You’ll also want to make sure you have the other fluids your vehicle needs to run properly, including windshield cleaning fluid, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid.
Oil
Oil changes are needed on a regular basis, and it makes sense to get this taken care of while you’re completing the other items on this checklist.
Heaters, defrosters, windshield wipers
For rain, you’ll want properly working windshield wipers. And heaters and defrosters are needed when it comes to snow or freezing weather.
Battery
Nothing is worse than waking up on a cold morning to discover your car’s battery isn’t working. Don’t let this happen — get your battery tested in the fall, and get it replaced if needed.
Emergency kit
You’ll want to be prepared in case weather conditions necessitate any emergency measures. Check to make sure you have an emergency kit easily accessible in the vehicle. If you already have one, double check to make sure it’s stocked up.
Lights
With the sun going down earlier, you’ll want to have working lights to keep you and other drivers on the road safe.
Tune-up
Getting an overall tune-up on your car is important before winter. Fall is the perfect time to get this taken care of, in case inclement weather comes early.
Schedule Fall Car Care Service in Madison, WI
Zimbrick Automotive’s team of expert technicians can handle all of your fall car service needs. Schedule service in Madison, Wisconsin, today.
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