Some of the steps you can take towards prepping your car for spring are designed to repair your vehicle from months of harsh winter driving. Others are car care steps that should be taken every few months anyway. The coming of spring, though, is the motivation to get them all out of the way at once.
Undercarriage Road Salt
Road salt can damage your vehicle’s undercarriage by eating away or corroding the metal. A thorough cleaning at a car wash should do the trick.
Check the Tires
It’s crucial to check your tires after weather changes because tire pressure changes about 1 pound per square inch for every 6-7 degrees Celsius change in temperature.
Wiper Blades
Windshield wipers take a beating during the winter weather - wiping away dirt, debris and salt and gravel spray. Make sure the blades are making full contact with the windshield and have not dried out.
Rotate Tires
This should be done roughly every 8,000-10,000 kilometers and it can extend the life of your tires significantly by reducing wear.
Change Oil and Filter
Some car makers suggest changing to a heavier oil to help your vehicle’s engine perform more efficiently during warmer weather.
Check/Change Air Filter
Your car’s air filter prevents dust and other debris from getting into the engine’s running parts, meaning less efficient use of gas and weaker engine performance.
Flush and Fill Cooling System
This is cheap insurance against engine failure. Experts recommend flushing every 2 years for most vehicles.
Check Radiator and Gas Caps
Tight fitting caps on the radiator and gas tank are important. Radiator caps can corrode and deteriorate, so it’s a good idea to replace yours as often as you flush the cooling system.
Check Battery and Plugs
Make sure battery posts and connections are clean. Spark plugs fire as many as 3 million times every 1000-1500 kilometers.
Clean the Interior
It’s easy to use your car or truck as a storage area for all kinds of things (including useless junk and garbage), especially in the cold months when you don’t feel like cleaning your car in the freezing cold. Take the time to de-clutter your car and have it professionally detailed. It’s worth it!
Enjoy the warm weather (let’s hope we haven’t jinxed ourselves into another massive snowstorm!) and make sure your vehicle is ready with these easy, simple, spring car care preparation tips.
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After my mechanic suggestion i used to check my tire pressure every day before my first drive which helped me to up my mileage by 2miles, really caring this type of small things can work like a wonder for your cars.
ReplyDeleteDuring spring changing to a heavier oil to is helpful for the vehicle’s engine to perform more efficiently during warmer weather.
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ReplyDelete1. Check the Tires - Tire pressure changes 1 psi for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit change in temperature.
ReplyDelete2. Undercarriage Road Salt - Road salt can damage your vehicle's undercarriage by eating away and corroding the metal.
3. Check Radiator and Gas Caps - Tight fitting caps on the radiator and gas caps are important.
4. Flush and Fill Cooling System - We recommend flushing every 2 years on most vehicles for added insurance against engine failure.
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okay igot it.. thanks for your Ford tips :D
ReplyDeleteCaring for a car not only keep it in a well condition but also creates a great value on your journey. Hence it must be kept in well organized manner by preventing all the issues that are responsible for the car breakdown. Rotation of tire must be done every 8,000 to 10,000 miles. To keep your vehicle's engine free from dust and debris change the air filter periodically. Flush to the engine and filling coolant in it increase the performance of the engine. These all above service of car provide good running condition.
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