What Does a Car Need at a Spring Service?

The long months of winter are finally over, and the beautiful warm weather is finally starting to return to the Red Bank area. While you’re in the spring cleaning mindset, it’s a good idea to give your car a once over at this time of year to brush off the cobwebs and ensure that everything is in peak condition for the spring and summer seasons. It’s a great idea to get your car a spring servicing appointment, where expert technicians like the ones at the George Wall Ford service department will give your vehicle a once-over and ensure it’s ready for anything the next few months can throw at it. Here are some of the things your car might need!

Oil Change

An oil change and filter change isn’t something that’s specific to springtime, but it’s a good idea to get it done to your vehicle regularly anyway. The oil in your engine will naturally pick up impurities over time, and new oil and a clean filter will help your engine to run smoothly and avoid overheating. That’s something you need all throughout the year!

Battery Test

Getting your car battery tested after the winter is an absolute must. Cold and batteries don’t go well together, because low temperatures cause the chemical reactions of a battery to slow down, forcing it to work harder. Afterwards, the shift to hot weather can evaporate the battery’s fluids and increase your chances of corrosion. These are all things to avoid, so get your battery checked as soon as possible and replace it if necessary.

New Tires

After driving on difficult winter roads and braving the cold temperatures, there’s a good chance your tires need a little attention. It’s crucial that you always have an acceptable level of tread on your tires– if they’re worn down too far, it could leave you without traction and in serious danger. Additionally, the cold tends to mess with the tire pressure in your car, causing it to need to be adjusted as the weather changes. In order to keep driving safely, your tires need a good check every spring!

New Wiper Blades and Fluid

Dealing with the snow certainly makes you appreciate a little spring rain instead, but as the season gets going, your windshield wipers might need a little TLC to get them in shape to deal with those showers. The blades on your wipers might be worn out and damaged after a winter’s worth of use, and replacing them can help to ensure good visibility for you this spring. It’s a good idea to top off your wiper fluid in the spring as well!

If you want someone to take care of all of this maintenance and more for you, make a service appointment at George Wall Ford today! We’ll make sure that you’re ready to charge ahead into spring and summer this year.