As summer ends, it’s time to start thinking about the colder weather ahead and your vehicle. Autumn is the ideal time for automotive maintenance and repair.
Here are some tips from the experts at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) about getting your vehicle ready for winter—even those tough SUVs.
• Read your owner's manual and follow the manufacturer's service intervals.
• Replace worn wiper blades and keep plenty of washer fluid on hand to fight road salt, grit, and other grime.
• Replace worn tires with all-season radials or snow tires, as conditions warrant. Don't forget to check the spare tire and jack.
• If you are not a do-it-yourselfer, find a repair shop with a courteous staff, qualified technicians, and modern equipment. Look for repair facilities that employ ASE-certified automotive technicians to do those jobs you cannot or do not want to perform.
• Engine performance problems (rough idling, poor acceleration, or hard starts) should be corrected before cold weather sets in. An inconvenience in the summer, stalling can be deadly in winter storms.
• Have a qualified auto technician check the condition of your battery and cables, plus the radiator, and all hoses and belts.
• Make certain the heater and defroster are in good working condition; have the exhaust system examined for leaks, a potentially deadly condition in closed vehicles.
• Carry emergency gear: flares, boots, gloves, ice scraper, high-energy snacks, a blanket, shovel, flashlight, tire chains, a few tools, and a cell phone.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) was founded in 1972 as a non-profit, independent organization dedicated to improving the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians. ASE-certified technicians wear blue and white ASE shoulder insignia and carry credentials listing their exact areas of certification. Their employers often display the blue and white ASE sign. Visit www.ase.com for more information
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