Spring Clean your Car

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Spring Clean your Car

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Spring Clean your Car

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Posted: Jan 05, 2010 |

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The long winter is finally over with the snow starting to melt outside. The flowers are starting to make their cheerful hello from a long, deep sleep and the birds starting to get much cheerier and chirpier. It’s the time for a fresh start and perhaps a road trip. It’s also the best time to clean up your house and your yard. But, why not extend your cleanup to your car? Not only would you extend the service life of your car, but save yourself time, money, and stress from expensive repair and replacement.

Do-it-yourself cleanup

Owning a vehicle doesn’t merely mean sitting behind the wheel and driving it around town. If you want to improve and lengthen the performance of your car, extend proper maintenance to it. But you don’t need to just rely on your mechanic to do the maintenance job for you. Here are simple things you can do yourself:

De-clutter your car. Now, that’s not something that would require a lot of energy to do. Simply take everything that doesn’t belong inside your car out of it. Vacuum the carpet and wipe the headlights to remove dirt. Also, wash and wax your car to remove the grime brought by your winter driving. Check all tires, including the spare tire. If there are uneven wearing, vibrations and pulling, it could indicate that there is a problem with the tires or the suspension system. This would require replacement right away. Replace any worn parts in your car, such as the wiper blades, mirrors, and lights. Flush and refill the coolant in the cooling system to ensure that your car don’t overheat on the road.

Car maintenance service to leave to your mechanic

It’s critical that you follow the recommended service schedule outlined in your owner’s manual. Have a appointment with your mechanic to ensure that you get the most out of your vehicle’s performance and service life.

Have your mechanic check the hoses and belts in your car. Worn items should be replacement at once. If you start experiencing hard starts and rough idling, tell it to your mechanic. The spark plugs or ignition wires may be needing replacement already. Don’t ignore the braking system. Routine maintenance can eliminate costly repairs of the brakes in the long run. So, inform your mechanic to check it as well. If the air conditioning system is defective, have it inspected. Most likely, the condenser may be malfunctioning causing the reduced air flow inside your car. If this is the case, secure an AC condenser replacement at once. Have your mechanic check the fan blades and cooling fans as well. They may be nearing failure as well.

Remember that spring may be the best time to start fresh and new, but if you are taking your car to that fresh start, have it spring-ready in time. Don’t risk being stranded on the road and getting less than what your car is really designed for. Routine maintenance will help a lot in improving your car’s performance for years to come.

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