Your vehicle has
made it through yet another brutal cold stretch. It is now time that you assess
the toll Old Man Winter has taken on your auto and perform some routine
maintenance, making sure your car is up to optimum standards of excellence.
Many of these tasks can be performed by you; however, many call for the
assistance of experts. As an all-encompassing auto repair service in greater
Minneapolis, Auto
Electric can get your automobile up to par for getting out and enjoying the few
months of warm weather.
Check the following
to make sure your vehicle is up to speed:
- Belts and hoses - Belts crack and hoses fray. If three years have passed since their last replacement, think about replacing them altogether.
- Batteries, plugs and wires - Winter wears out these items and they work especially hard during freezing weather. Test these items and replace as needed, especially if they have slogged through multiple winters.
- Brakes - Always check the entire braking system after winter. Braking and sliding on ice and snow adds up on your car’s brakes, wearing individual components down that combine in chain reaction to diminish the whole system. Your local auto repair service can take a look and conduct needed repair or replacement of parts.
- Engine Air Filter - Air filters get clogged and prevent a smooth-running engine. This is a quick and easy fix. Simply look at the filter, and if dirty, replace it.
- Fluid Levels - Your engine, brakes and transmission are all fluid dependent to ensure smooth sailing. Always be on top of your levels to keep them working right. Don’t forget about coolant and windshield washer fluid, both are often depleted after winter.
- Tire Pressure - Air pressure is greatly reduced during winter. Check all tires, including the spare for desired pressure. You can find optimum pressure levels listed inside the front door.
- Suspension & Wheel Alignment - Navigating the ice and snow wreaks havoc on both your suspension and your alignment. Have shocks and struts checked for issues, replacing if necessary. Alignment affects multiple areas of your vehicle and can be corrected easily and quickly during a tune-up appointment.
When you need
auto repair service near Minneapolis, call Auto Electric at 763-537-1221 or you
can contact us and Schedule
an Appointment.
