Cooler weather will be arriving in Frederick before you know it. While your car has endured another summer, it’s time to start thinking about getting your car ready for fall. Here are some things you can do to prepare your vehicle for the chilly weather that is to come.
Check Your Car’s Fluids
Have you taken a look at any of your vehicle’s fluids lately? Ensuring they’re filled to the proper levels can help you avoid car troubles this fall and keep you safer while driving. The primary fluids that should be checked include:
- Wiper fluid
- Coolant
- Power steering fluid
- Transmission fluid
- Brake fluid
- Motor oil
When you bring your vehicle into a Frederick, MD auto maintenance shop, they can top off all necessary fluids in your car before the cold weather hits to ensure that your car runs smoothly all season long.
Check Your Vehicle’s Heat
Your car’s heater is essential during the colder months. If you haven’t used your car’s heater in a long time, try running it for a few minutes. If you find out it isn’t working properly, bring it in to a mechanic to have it fixed before it gets too cold.
Pack a Cold-Weather Emergency Kit
Cold weather brings with it new challenges. The last thing you’d want to do is be stuck on the side of the road without any emergency supplies. Pack your car with an emergency kit and include things like:
- Gloves
- Blanket
- First aid kit
- Flashlight
Check Your Car’s Brakes
When it gets cold, the roads can become slippery. You don’t want to be driving on a slippery road with faulty brakes. You never want to drive with faulty brakes, but this is especially true during the colder months. Have your brakes checked and if necessary, replaced as soon as possible.
Check the Car’s Lights
It’s beginning to get darker sooner, so you’ll need to use your car’s lights more often. Make sure all of the lights on your car are working properly. To check them, turn on all of the lights, take a walk around the car, and note any light that hasn’t turned on. Have them replaced immediately.
We’ll Make Sure Your Car is Ready for Fall
Here at Ken’s Automotive & Transmissions, we know how important it is to get your car prepared for the fall. We’re here to provide Frederick, MD drivers with the affordable auto maintenance and repair services they need, no matter the season. Call or contact us today to schedule your no-contact appointment!
