These fall car maintenance tips are brought to you by Phil Smith Kia.
Our car treats us well and transports us from location to location to location but how often do we stop to say thank you. No, not an audible thank you but by giving our cars the regular maintenance they deserve. In order to save you money on extra costly repairs, I’m sharing with you some quick fall car maintenance tips. I need to be reminded of these myself so I thought ya’ll might be able to benefit from the seasonal reminders too.
I can’t believe fall is here already!! It seems like we were just saying our farewells to spring!
Car Maintenance Checklist
Every month you should check your:
- – Oil level – Check it when the car hasn’t been driven. Add oil if it’s low, and take it in if it’s very low as there may be a leak.
- – Hoses – Replace them if they’re brittle.
- – Belts – Replace them if they’re worn or frayed.
- – Tire pressure – Check the pressure and add air if it’s too low. Our tire pressure lights come on as soon as the weather dips below 60.
- – Coolant/antifreeze – Add more if it’s low.
- – Tires – Looks for damage or uneven wear. It’s better to spot a problem now than on the road.
- – Air filter – Yes, your car has an air filter and it probably needs to be replaced.
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Every 3 months you should check your:
- – Oil and oil filter – Change every 3,000 miles or as is recommended by manufacturer.
- – Windshield washer fluid – Add fluid if it’s low.
- – Power steering fluid – Add fluid if it’s low.
- – Transmission fluid – Add fluid if it’s low.
- – Battery terminals and cables – Clean if corroded.
- – Lights – Check to make sure all lights and turn signals work. Easy one!
Every 6 months you should check your:
- – Wiper blades – Replace them if they’re worn out and brittle. Mine usually need replaced every 6 months or so.
- – Horn – Easiest bi-annual checklist item ever!
- – Brakes – Have them inspected for unusual the wear and tear.
- – Spare tire – Make sure it’s fully inflated and accessible. My son dropped his sunglasses under our van yesterday and it was literally then when I found out where our spare tire was. 🙂
- – Exhaust system – Inspect for damage or loose parts.
- – Shocks – Inspect for wear.
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I like how you mentioned that every six months you should check your spare tire. We checked ours recently, and it was flat. We’re going to start looking for car tire sales.