Fall Vehicle Maintenance Check-Up

Although most wouldn't think that fall is a time to worry about checking on your car, it is a good season to get your car prepared for the damaging season of winter. This season is a perfect time to look through and complete a seasonal preventive maintenance checklist and contact a Bucks County auto repair shop for anything you need.

• Check the level of your oil and add more if necessary. It’s important to schedule an oil change every 5,000 miles or when your car’s manufacturer recommends.
• Check your windshield wiper blades and replace if necessary before the weather cools down and there are possibilities of dangerous snowstorms.
• Test your battery life to make sure it is ready for the upcoming months. The extreme heat of summer months can actually reduce battery life which means possible failure during fall or winter. 

The technicians at a Bucks County auto repair shop are expertly trained in the complete service and repair of car and truck batteries, charging and starting systems. If you want any assistance with your vehicle’s battery, make sure to have an expert check it out.

• Look at the level and condition of your other fluids. Make sure to top off all fluids that have run low over the past season. It’s important to have plenty of windshield washer fluid for fall, and especially for winter. 

A Bucks County auto repair shop can also diagnose any problems with automotive cooling systems and take care of any fluid changes that are necessary.

• Evaluate the quality of your hoses and belts. Look for any any cracks, thinning or fraying. If you see any problems make sure to have an auto technician take a look and replace your belts or hoses. 
• Consider a scheduled automotive maintenance check-up. Depending on the mileage on your car the services included may vary. For example at a basic 6,000 mile check-up a Bucks County auto repair shop will do the following:

• Lubricate chassis
• Check and top off fluids
• Perform multi-point inspection 
• Rotate and balance front tires 
• Change oil filter
• Check tires and pressures 

Some may find scheduling a routine maintenance appointment at their local automotive shop may be the best choice when looking to prepare for the fall and winter seasons ahead.