Fall Car Care: Brakes

Summer is gone and fall is here to stay. After a full summer of fun and adventure, it is time to double check the single most important feature on your vehicle for your safety: check your brakes.

Fall Car Care: Clean Your Battery

Summer weather likes to wreak havoc on all the parts under your hood. One part that often gets neglected, but takes just as much summer punishment, is your battery. Hot weather is tougher on your battery than cold weather. That is why when summer ends and Fall starts, it is imperative to clean your battery.

Fall Car Care: Coolant and Radiator

Summer weather is hot, but your vehicle still gets even hotter. The amount of heat produced under your hood during the summer is enough to fry an egg! Therefore, it is paramount to check your cooling system at the beginning of fall to make sure your vehicle made it through the hot summer unscathed.

Fall Car Care: Oil and Oil Filter

Summer is finally done wreaking havoc on your vehicle. In addition to the wear and tear from the summer heat, the miles on your vehicle’s odometer can really pile up during the summer. It is vital to keep your vehicle oiled and lubricated with quality oil to keep your engine running strong.

Summer Car Care: Wiper Blades

Summer heat is rough on everything. From us, to our pets, and even to our vehicles. One item on your vehicle that is often forgotten during the summer is your wiper blades. Therefore, next up on our summer car care series list: wiper blades.

Summer Car Care: Tires

As the summer rolls on, so should your vehicle. Don’t let the summer heat get your vehicle’s tires down. Under inflated, over inflated, worn out, or misaligned tires can pose a huge danger, especially in the summer months. Here are a few tips on how to beat the heat and protect your tires.

Summer Car Care: Air Filter

The summer heat mixed with added driving is a recipe for extra strain on your vehicle. The Lubricar Jiffy Lube blog has been highlighting summer car care tips to help you battle this extra stress on your vehicle. Next up on our list: check your air filter to make sure your vehicle can breathe this summer.