SEASONAL VEHICLE TIPS

SEASONAL VEHICLE TIPS

1. WASH YOUR CAR - During the winter months, your car collects grime, dirt, and chemicals in the undercarriage. When you drive on treated roads, harmful chemicals can spray onto your chicle. Left unchecked, this can cause corrosion and degradation of internal parts. To protect your car, wash away the build-up in the spring.
2. DON'T FORGET TO WAX - After giving your vehicle a good wash, it's also a good idea to wax the exterior. Not only does wax give your car shine, it also helps protect and preserve your car's paint. Wax protects your car from weather damage, corrosion, water spots and more.
3. INSPECT YOUR WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES - Throughout the colder seasons, your car's windshield wipers can become cracked and damaged. Now is a good time to inspect your wiper blades and replace them if necessary so your vision stays clear throughout the spring and summer months.
4. CHECK AND REPLACE FLUIDS - Check all your fluids and change any if needed.
   • Transmission fluid
   • Brake fluid
   • Air-conditioning coolant
   • Radiator fluid
   • Power steering fluid
5. GET AN OIL CHANGE - For optimal performance, change your oil at the prescribed intervals specific to your travel patterns and vehicle. Springtime maintenance gives you a great opportunity to check your oil and change it if necessary.
6. CHECK YOUR BATTERY - Changing temperatures can affect the life of your car's battery. Spring is a great time to check and replace your battery if needed to prepare your vehicle for summer's heat.
7. CHECK AND ALIGN YOUR TIRES - Spring is a good time to check and realign your tires to help avoid a flat. Ensure that they hold air well and refill them if necessary. Fluctuating temperatures can affect your tire pressure and drag down your vehicles performance. Ensure that your threads are in good shape.

CONTACT OAKLEY'S AUTO WORX
At Oakley's Auto Worx, we believe in providing "service that keeps you in motion" and have expert technicians ready to help with all your springtime auto maintenance needs. If your ride needs any auto service, contact us today for friendly, honest and reliable service that you can trust!

About the Owner of Oakley's Auto Worx - Ed Oakley
Ed Oakley is an ASE Certified Technician who has been working in auto repair and service for more than 40 years. He started with a wrench in his hands, moved to managing service for independent garages which lead him to follow a God-lead journey and stepped into being an entrepreneur ten years ago - establishing Oakley's Auto Worx. Read Ed Oakley's Full Bio.