Your Vehicle’s Seasonal Service Needs

You rely on your vehicle year round for work, family and fun. Make sure you stay on top of the different challenges your car, truck or SUV faces as the seasons change.

Your trusted Greenway CDJR of Rome mechanics can help you follow these seasonal service steps to ensure that your vehicle runs smoothly any time of year.

1. The Tune-Up

There’s no better way to ensure that your vehicle can handle any weather conditions it encounters than to bring it in for a basic tune-up. Your mechanic will check the major components of your vehicle – the engine, brakes, battery, tires – and some minor ones, too, such as windshield wipers. You don’t need to know there’s a problem to bring your vehicle in for a tune-up, and there’s no better reminder than a change in seasons for preventative maintenance.

Hot and cold weather can affect your vehicle’s components differently, but with equal wear and tear. Make sure you receive regular tune-ups for your car, truck or SUV to ensure you don’t face problems down the road.

2. The Tires

As the seasons change, so can your tires. Colder temperatures can lead to a drop in air in your tires. Warmer, rainy seasons can test your tires traction. You need to be prepared for all things, so having your tires checked and rotated is an important part of any regular maintenance program for your vehicle.

Colder seasons make demands on your tires, especially in areas where snow and ice are an issue. In some regions, adding snow tires to your car helps ensure good traction. Your Greenway CDJR of Rome service mechanic can help you keep your vehicle safe with the right tires.

3. The Oil

There’s no easier, inexpensive way to keep your vehicle running smoothly than a regular oil chance. The different seasons can impact the oil that serves your engine. Extreme heat and cold can do a number on your engine, so it’s important to keep the oil fresh and clean so that it can properly lubricate. You want to avoid dirt and debris that can build up and turn that all-important lubricant for your engine into a dark, muddy mess.

Most vehicle manufacturers recommend changing your engine oil once every 3,000 or more miles, so stay on top of this basic maintenance as the seasons change.

4. The Battery

Most drivers have experienced the frustration of waking up on a cold morning to a car that won’t start. Making sure that your battery is checked by a professional mechanic on a regular basis helps you avoid those frustrating mornings. Extreme temperatures can take a toll on your vehicle’s battery, forcing you to find a jump for your car, or even worse, to buy a new battery. It’s best to fix any issues before you find yourself stranded at home with an idle car or on the road somewhere.

Schedule an appointment with Greenway CDJR of Rome’s service department to check your battery. You may only need your connections cleaned, or you could need a new battery. But remember, your battery requires regular checks and eventual replacement.

5. The Brakes

The slick ice and snow of winter, along with the heavy rains of spring and summer, can test just how well your brakes keep you safe. Your brakes are a critical component in your vehicle, so make sure to have them inspected regularly as part of a seasonal service schedule.

Your mechanic will check all the components – the brake pads, rotors, drums and fluid – to ensure your entire brake system is ready for any challenges the changing seasons may bring.

6. The AC, Heater

You want to know that when you need your air conditioning or heater in your vehicle, it will perform as needed. Make sure that you have seasonal maintenance performed on the AC and the heater to ensure that you won’t be caught off guard when the temperatures reach extremes.

Greenway CDJR of Rome can perform the necessary visual inspections, and mechanical and fluid checks, to keep the temperature constant inside your vehicle when it rises and falls outside.