How to Tune Your Car For Spring

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Getting your car ready for spring can prevent lots of frustration. Rather than waiting for signs your car needs a tune-up, get ahead before it becomes troublesome. Whether it’s the fluids or aging parts, keeping things up-to-date has multiple benefits.

To that end, Volkswagen of Topeka is here to provide you with a guide for your spring tune-up and how to clean your car to have it fresh and ready for the roads in Topeka and Kansas City.

 

 

How to Tune Your Car For Spring in 5 Easy Steps

1. Visit a Car Wash

Winter can wreak havoc on your vehicle, causing a discolored look to your paint from road salts and low temperatures. Go to a local car wash or clean it yourself. Make sure you cover every spot and crevice as overlooking certain areas might lead to further issues. 

If your car has a strong salt buildup, add baking soda to your wash water to deal with such elements. This can neutralize the salt and prevent your paint job from becoming ruined.

2. Check Your Tires

Your tires are one of the most important elements to your daily drive. Cold weather and Icy roads can be rough on your tire pressure. After months of endless freezing weather, it’s important to check your tires as soon as possible.

The more filled up, and closer to the recommended manufacturer air pressure, your tires are, the better your gas mileage and savings will be. Also look over your tires for worn-out threads, make sure you replace them if the threading is severely worn down. 

3. Replace Wiper Blades and Fluids

Using your windshield wipers during snowfall is going to wear them out over time. You might also rely on fluids if you’re in a hurry and need to get that frost or ice off your windshield. If you start noticing streaking, replace your blades. Also, make sure to fill up your wiper fluid if the levels go too low. 

4. Check Your Battery

One morning you might be starting your car and nothing turns on. Always evaluate your car’s battery after a long winter. Many parts shops have free battery checks and preventing it from failing can avoid you being stranded with a dead battery if it’s getting weaker.

5. Change Your Oil

Make sure you’re keeping up with regular oil changes in your car. Scheduled checks can keep your car regulated and avoid driving with older petrol in your engine during those freezing months.

Get Expert Auto Service at Volkswagen of Topeka! 

Let the certified service staff at Volkswagen of Topeka bring your car up to task. Whether it’s a tune-up or spring cleaning your car, everything is possible. Schedule service online or give us a call. We also have an updated collection of service specials for interested customers.

 

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