Spring Car Maintenance Tips from the Pros!

Mar 20, 2023

Spring has arrived! Today is the Spring Equinox, and we’re celebrating by sharing our best service tips for Spring. Get your car Road Trip Ready so you can enjoy your vacation for Spring Break, and drive with confidence knowing your vehicle is in tip top shape.

Top off your oil and do an oil change. Check-in with your mechanic and service center to see if your vehicle needs a different higher temperature oil for the incoming warmer weather.

Replace wiper blades and apply hydrophobic coating to your windshield. April Showers bring May Flowers, but it’s important to have clear visibility as you drive if you’d like to see the sights of springtime blooming around you!

Check your battery’s connections. Inspect your battery for signs of corrosion or wear, and do a battery check to see if it needs reconditioning or a replacement due to wear and tear or weather issues.

Detail your vehicle’s interior and give your car professional car wash. If your car has a leather or leather-blend interior, it’s important to condition the fabric so it doesn’t crack or peel during hot weather months. Get into all the nooks and crannies to clear out the grit, grime, and grave that accumulated over winter! Bringing your car to a professional washing facility will also help remove the accumulated salt and muck from winter weather. Help keep it protected through rainy days by requesting it also get a fresh buff with top quality car wax.

Check your vehicle’s belts and hoses. Pop open the hood and take a look inside and ensure that all of the belts, hoses, and connections are in tip-top shape. Cold and freezing temperatures can cause the rubber and plastics to crack or split, thus weakening their ability to move properly. Save yourself a lot of money and aggravation by ensuring all belts and hoses are replaced before they cause your vehicle to stall or your engine seizes.

Check and Test your A/C. Don’t wait until the sweltering heat is already in full-force before you test your Air Conditioner. Make sure the fans and cooling unit are working properly before the summer gets here, and get it tuned-up and repaired if not!

Check those tires. Look for uneven wear, bald spots, and do the “penny test” to evaluate your tire tread depth. You’ll also want to check the tire pressure, as changes in weather can cause the air to contract and expand which affects your tire air pressure. Make sure your spare tire or donut are in good condition in case you need to use them in an emergency.

Check your vehicle’s light bulbs. Properly working light bulbs and LEDs can increase your visibility during foggy, hazy weather and rain. Replace any interior and exterior lights that are blinking or not working.

Change your cabin filter. A fresh, clean cabin air filter is a great way to clean the air and reduce pollen and allergens in your car’s interior.

Bring your car in for a general tune-up and check-up. Don’t ignore your dashboard lights. Don’t wait until your car breaks down or strands you on your summer road trip! Get things taken care of now, so you can enjoy all of your upcoming road trips with confidence. If your engine starts to overheat, turn your AC off and turn on the heat to draw the hot air away from the engine and schedule a maintenance service ASAP.