Fall Weather Is here its time to do some car care
Shorter days and colder temperatures are here. Chicago chill weather and rainy days can affect your car if you are not prepared, so here are some things you should be aware of so you aren't stranded on Chicago chilly weather.
Drop On Tire Pressure
Low Temperatures can lead to your tire losing some tire pressure, which is important on your fuel economy and safe stopping. For every 10 degree Fahrenheit drop on temperature can decrease 1-2 PSI drop. Same goes for the weather increasing 10 degrees Fahrenheit can increase tire pressure.
Battery Life
After the summer heat affecting your battery by accelerating sulfation and cold temperatures draining your car battery power can cause some serious damage to your car battery.
Heating
Make sure the change from AC to heating will be possible on the car. Making sure your car heater works is essential to keep warm on those cold days. Also making sure the defroster mode will work properly to clear condensation and remove frost, snow and ice if we get snow this fall on Chicago. Also make sure the wipers are up to date.
Liquids
Oil Changes are important on the car, liquids on the vehicle on colder temperatures thickens. This causes your vehicle to take longer for a powerplant to turnover or for the gears to change. Proper lubrication is crucial for your vehicle.
Car Care Recommendations
Oil Change
Fluid level check : Brake Fluid, Transmission Fluid, Power Steering, and Windshield Fluid.
Brake Inspection
Wiper Blade Replacement
Lights Inspection
Battery Test
Heating System Inspection
Emergency Kit : Emergency Flare, Jumper Cable, Flashlight, Fire Extinguisher. Also have other useful items like a portable phone charger, gloves, shovel, duct tape, energy bars, rain jacket/poncho, spare clothes, water, blankets.
Get Ready For Darker Days
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