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Understanding Seasonal Car Maintenance
While the amount or miles you drive each year should be your primary indicator for routine car service and upkeep it is also important to consider the seasonal variations in weather. We are lucky to have year-round temperate weather in the Bay Area. However, many of the following considerations can still serve as useful reminders to help you keep your vehicle in tip-top shape even if you hardly ever leave the mild climate of the San Francisco region. Your vehicle can thrive in a variety of different conditions but a little extra care can go a long ways to keep you and your passengers safe and your vehicle humming in any weather. For those who would rather just have our expert Ford technicians service your vehicle and not worry about keep track of this yourself the link below will take you to our online service scheduler. For the rest, read on below to learn more about the common seasonal service your vehicle needs.
Have the Right Set of Tires
Tires are your vehicles only contact with the road. Monitoring the health of you tires is one of the most important things you can do to maintain the safety of your car or truck. For those who live in areas that see regular snow or ice swapping in a set of cold weather tires is a vital step in the care of your vehicle every year. If that is not the case, then it is still important to rotate your tire regularly, check that they are properly inflated, and check the tread and sidewalls. The volume of air inside your tires expands or contracts with hot or cold weather, respectively, so periodically checking your tires is important even in more temperate climates. Once Springtime and warmer weather returns you should recheck and rotate your tires again, and/or swap out your winter tires for your summer/all-weather tires.
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Check Your Fluids
Another important thing to check is your fluid levels. Those living in subzero temperatures will want to make sure their windshield washer fluid has alcohol to keep it from freezing. This is also important for anti-freeze levels in the coolant. For those living in the Bay Area extreme cold weather is likely not much of a concern. Warm weather considerations include making your your radiator fluid is topped off. No matter the climate of where you live you will want to periodically check your oil, and brake fluid and top them off. If your brake fluid is dark it likely means it is due to be replaced.
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Inspect Commonly Worn out Parts
The final seasonal maintenance consideration is performing a visual check on all the parts that commonly wear out. These include rubber and plastic parts such as wiper-blades, engine belts, and battery cables. During your inspection if these parts have signs of cracks, discoloration, or corrosion around the battery terminals then it is an indicator that they need to be replaced. For those into DIY work we stock OEM parts and can help you order the exact parts for your vehicle.
Need To Service Your Vehicle?
It is important to periodically service your vehicle no matter where you live. Those who experience more severe hot or cold weather should also use the turning of seasons to perform the appropriate routine upkeep. Our Ford auto techs have been specially trained to work with your vehicle and will happily perform an inspection when you bring in your vehicle for service. You can schedule a service visit using the button below or by calling 341-227-0099. Our Newark auto repair center looks forward to serving you.
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