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Spring and Summer Vehicle Checklist

Winter can leave a lot of wear and tear on your vehicle, and the evidence doesn’t just show in the paint. Salt, snow, and ice can create corrosion and rust, providing long-term performance issues.

Summer usually entails long-distance road trips and is accompanied by increased traffic. Be sure your vehicle is ready for the high mileage and remains immune from any catastrophic failure…it is worth the investment. Trust me- it’s cheaper to check now than to fix it later.

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Oil Change

Chances are your car was sitting in the garage for a few days or weeks due to a snowstorm or bad conditions. When cars are not run consistently, oil can build up within the engine and cause performance issues. Stop-and-go traffic, shorter trips, and running your car slower during the winter will not pump oil through your engine efficiently. You must perform an oil change before the start of spring and consider switching to a heavier oil that won’t thin out in the high heat.

Check for leaks within your coolant valves and reservoir to ensure your engine doesn’t overheat during the summer months. Sitting in traffic during a summer day will prevent air from flowing through your machine and is the easiest way to overheat your car. Be sure to check for any loose radiator caps potentially leaking air.

Tire Pressure and Replacement

The cold air will cause your tires to release air pressure. Tire pressure can fluctuate by one psi for every 10-degree Fahrenheit change, so inspecting your psi will be your top priority. Monitoring your Replace (http://www.americanmuscle.com/simple-buyers-guide-tires.html) your snow tires, and ensure your alignment is checked out, as snowy roads can affect your suspension. Need to get your tires looked at? The ReferLocal Business Directory can connect you with local tire and auto stores in your geographic location.

Changing your air filter regularly ensures that cleaner air runs through your engine and your machine is better at running on cleaner air. It’s easy to ignore your air filter, although it’s recommended to be changed every 12,000 miles. With the increased driving summer brings, changing your air filter will help your engine run smoother and cleaner in the long run.

Replace Windshield Wipers

Windshield wipers take the most damage of any mechanical part during the winter months. Windshield wipers can collect a massive amount of salt spray between ice and snow, and screws can become loose. Be sure each wiper is making full contact with the windshield and the fluids have not dried out.

brake fluid and inspecting your brakes is ideal before the spring and summer months. Be sure your brakes still have friction and that your brake pads are not entirely worn. Driving through snow and salt will create massive wear on your moving brake parts.

gas mileage and improve fuel efficiency by detailing your car and removing any clutter. This tip should be followed seasonally.

Some simple checks will keep you on the road and the ride smooth this summer. Don’t wait until you have a serious problem to check. Preventative measures will cost less time, money, and frustration than breaking down halfway to the beach, so grab yourself a Game of Thrones decal to pump yourself up on your journey because winter is coming, but you can hold on to summer with these tips.

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