Friday, October 2, 2015

It’s Time for Fall Car Care: Part I

Fall is here and that means cold weather is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time for a little fall car care for your vehicle in order to make sure your vehicle is ready to take on the winter months. Here are some of the most vital maintenance steps you can take for your vehicle every fall.
 
Fluids
Check all fluids to make sure they are at proper levels. Check the engine oil, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze/coolant, and windshield wiper fluid. Make sure to use the proper fluid that will work in cold weather.

Battery
Check the battery and all its components. Check the connections and make sure the terminals and cables are corrosion free. Batteries can fail without warning, especially in the colder months, so it is recommended to get your battery tested to see how much life it has left. Replace if necessary.

Hoses and Belts
Check all your hoses and belts both visually and by touch. Check for cracks, brittleness, fraying, loose connections, or excessive wear. If you see or feel any of these issues, then get the belt or hose replaced immediately. A broken belt or blown hose is one of the most common causes of vehicle breakdowns, especially on road trips.

Brake System
Brakes are vital for maintaining your safety on the road. Make sure to inspect your brake linings, rotors, and drums. Get a professional to check your brake system for you if you don’t have any experience checking brakes.

Exhaust System
Check your exhaust system for leaks, damage, and broken supports or hangers. If you find any of these issues, get it fixed right away. Exhaust leaks can be very dangerous to the health of every passenger in the vehicle.


The highly trained technicians at Utah Jiffy Lube are masters of fall car care. If you need help with your vehicle this fall, just drive on in to your nearest Utah Jiffy Lube location for quality preventative maintenance for your vehicle, including the Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change.



Photo Credit: "shioshvili"

1 comment:

  1. if you are driving on "All Season" tires if there is snow on the ground. Switching tires on your car twice a year will get expensive but it is cheaper than buying four more rims and swapping winter tires for summer tires. I just just avoid Germany in the winter. okc car detailing

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