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Spring tune-up essentials
After a long , cold winter , spring is in the air . This means it ’ s time to give your car a little TLC before cruising in the sunshine . Ensuring everything is in tip-top shape before you hit the road can help you avoid costly breakdowns . Here are eight essential spring tune-up tasks .
• Tires . If you installed winter tires on your vehicle , now ’ s the time to have them swapped out for summer ones . The rubber treading on winter tires wears out faster in warm conditions . If your car is equipped with all-season tires , inspect them for tread wear , cracking or other signs of damage and replace them if necessary .
• Battery . Most batteries last five to seven years . However , cold winters are notoriously hard on batteries . With warm weather on the horizon , ask your mechanic to check the condition of yours .
• Windshield wipers . Ice , snow and freezing temperatures can take a toll on your wiper blades . Therefore , when the weather warms up , it ’ s a good idea to check your blades for signs of wear and replace them if necessary .
• Hoses and belts . Harsh winter weather can affect the life of your car ’ s hoses and belts . It ’ s best to have them inspected by a trusted mechanic for cracks , leaks , fraying and stretching to ensure they ’ re ready to go the distance this spring .
• Filters . Ask your mechanic to look at your vehicle ’ s engine and cabin filters and replace them if needed . A dirty cabin filter can cause your air conditioning system to malfunction , and a dirty engine filter can put undue stress on your engine .
• Brakes . Don ’ t wait for something to go wrong before getting your brakes checked . Have the pads and rotors professionally inspected to keep them in good working condition .
• Lights . When you take your car in for a spring tune-up , have the mechanic check the turn signal bulbs , brake lights , headlights , marker lights and daytime running lights .
• Fluids . Several fluids must be changed when you go through your spring tune-up routine . For example , the engine oil , power steering fluid , brake and transmission fluids , coolant and windshield washer fluid should all be checked and topped up as necessary .
When you ’ re ready to get a spring tune-up for your vehicle , contact a local mechanic to get the job done right and keep you safe on the road . n
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