subject: The Fall Vehicle Maintenance Check List [print this page] This fall season, you do not want to put your safety at risk. When it comes to your vehicle, there is no reason why you should not want to put in the little extra effort in order to properly maintain the integrity of your vehicle, and keep you and your family safe on the road. So we're going to go over a fall vehicle maintenance check list that will help you to stay on top of things this fall. It will include some basics that you may already be prepared for, and some things that you may not have even thought of. Read on to see just what you will need to do to your vehicle, or have done to it, this fall.
CHANGE THE ENGINE OIL
This is something that many tend to over look during the fall season, as it is considered a colder season and thus many figure their oil will not burn. There is just the same chance of bad oil in the fall as their will be in the summer.
REPLACE YOUR ANTIFREEZE
This is another issue that many vehicle owners over look in the fall for the same reason; the weather gets cooler, and they figure that the engine will simply regulate itself. It will not. You should check and change your antifreeze on the same basis as usual.
CHECK ALL FLUIDS
Your oil and your antifreeze are not the only important fluids in your vehicle. Every fluid has a purpose, even wind shield wiper fluid, and thus it is important you check them all and make sure they are up to par.
INSPECT ALL BELTS AND HOSES
This is a job that some will have the ability to perform, but for others, it will take a trip to a professional mechanic. This is not problem; belts and hoses can fray or strip or tear and cause a number of issues. Always best to check them each season, including in the fall.
LIGHTS
The fall is a darker season. Thus you will want to be assured that your head lights and your tail lights are working perfectly to avoid any collisions caused by another driver on the road (a) not being able to see you or (b) not seeing your signal due to a defunct light.
CHECK THE TREAD ON YOUR TIRES
The fall season brings a lot of leaves and rain. Together, these two things serve to make roads far more slippery than any other time of the year, with an exception for winter. If your tires feel bald, bring in your car to get a new set put on.
CHECK YOUR WIPER BLADES
Fall is a season of rain. If your wiper blades are broken, or damaged, a simple replacement can do wonders for your visibility this coming fall season. It will also keep you safe.
BRING YOUR VEHICLE IN FOR GENERAL CAR MAINTENANCE
Have a mechanic look it over to ensure that every thing is working, and working well at that. This is the perfect time to get those belts and hoses inspected as well.
