Top 8 Spring Car Care Tips and Tricks
Spring has officially arrived! With warmer weather on the horizon, many Dallas-Fort Worth area families are gearing up for their next adventure. Are you ready for a spring road trip? With this list of top 8 spring car care tips and tricks, you will have your pre-owned BMW 5 Series ready for anything this season!
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1. Check and Change Your Oil
Start your automotive spring cleaning with a quick oil change. Oil is the lifeblood of your pre-owned Lexus IS and spring is the perfect time to change your oil and oil filter to ensure peak performance. Make sure to check your owner’s manual for preferred oil change intervals.
2. Check Your Fluids
While you are under the hood changing the oil, make sure to check the rest of your fluid levels this spring. Remember to check the power steering, brake, transmission, engine coolant and windshield washer fluids before you hit the road.
3. Replace Windshield Wiper Blades
Spring rainstorms can make travel troublesome and will have a negative impact on your safety. Be prepared for the spring weather this year and remember to replace windshield wiper blades before you embark on your next adventure.
4. Check Your Battery
Cold winter temperatures can have a negative impact on your battery and make it important to check your battery each spring. Make sure that connectors are clean, the battery is secure and that your battery has a full charge this spring.
5. Check Headlights and Taillights
Headlights and taillights play an important role in your safety when you hit the road each spring. Take a moment this season to inspect your headlights and taillights for any defects and make sure that headlights, high beams, brake lights, turn signals and emergency blinkers work.
6. Check Engine Belts and Hoses
The changes in weather and temperature can cause rubber belts and hoses in your engine compartment to crack and wear. Take a look under your hood to check belts and hoses for any dangerous wear and tear this spring.
7. Check Engine Filters
It is important to the health of your Mercedes-Benz C-Class to check and change engine air filters, oil filters and fuel filters at regular intervals. Maximize performance this spring and ensure that your luxury vehicle runs at peak levels and replace your engine filters.
8. Check Your Tires
High-quality tires translate to a safe, reliable and exciting drive and it is important to check your tires each spring. Make sure to check tire pressure, tire wear and tire balance this spring and rotate your tires if necessary.
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Are you ready for your first spring adventure this year? Make sure your vehicle is ready for spring road trips with this list of top 8 spring car care tips and tricks from Autos of Dallas. Visit the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned luxury car or crossover that will fit your lifestyle and budget!
