Winter weather can take a toll on your vehicle. However, the toll doesn’t always happen immediately. Sometimes, the wear doesn’t manifest until spring when the weather begins to warm up. This makes the following spring car care tips all the more important to ensure reliable automobile operation.
Older roads are full of potholes and dips that can be rough on your wheels and suspension system. This can affect the tires’ alignment. A technician can inspect the suspension to ensure all four tires are perfectly aligned. Misalignment is a major contributor of uneven tire wire and jerky steering.
Your wiper blades need to be ready for spring showers. The rubber blades are especially susceptible to wear. A common problem is the rubber detaching from the metal frame. As a result, the blades leave behind streaks when wiping away water. Inspect the blades for detachment, cracking, and chipping. Fortunately, wiper blade replacement is inexpensive.
When the engine is cold, check the oil by inspecting the dipstick. You need to schedule an oil change if levels are below the indicator line, or if the oil appears excessively dark and thick. Dirty and low motor oil affects vehicle performance and fuel economy.
Tires don’t perform at their best when they’re under-inflated. The same applies when over-inflated. Too little or too much air affects the tires’ traction and gripping ability. Car owners should check the tire pressure every 30 days.
With spring’s arrival comes changing road conditions. Commemorate the season’s arrival with scheduled maintenance from the technicians at Sea Tac Tire and Auto Tech. We provide limited-time offers in the form of coupons. Get your vehicle serviced while saving money in the process.
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