A new season is finally here and it’s time to wave goodbye
to summer and say hello to fall! While seasonal changes are somewhat unnoticed in
Orlando, fall brings with it pumpkin spice lattes, falling leaves, Halloween,
and maybe a hint of cold weather. This time of the year is special for
celebration and a signal for other holidays to come, but it’s also a time for
new auto maintenance concerns. Summer heat can bring problems like overheating
and A/C malfunctions, but colder weather during the fall and winter can bring
with it a whole assortment of other auto maintenance problems. To get you
prepared, we chatted with our auto maintenance team at Toyota of Orlando and
made this guide for you, check it out!
Fall season auto maintenance
With the arrival of fall, you can certainly expect that your
Orlando Toyota vehicle will encounter auto maintenance issues unlike it did
during the hot summer months. Here are a few things to look out for during
these colder months:
Tire pressure
Our expert auto service department highly recommends
checking your current tire tread level at least once a month to prevent tears
and other major damage to this important auto part. Not only should you check the
tread, but when the weather drops, so does your tire pressure. Because of the air
temperature difference, your tires could lose up to a pound of pressure for
every ten degrees the temperature drops. Make sure to use a gauge to accurately
check the pressure in your Orlando Toyota tires.
Battery
If it’s been a while since you last popped your hood open,
you may want to think about doing that and checking your battery. Over time,
corrosion and dirt can build up around the terminals and cause poor connection.
As part of your pre-fall auto maintenance routine, be sure to regularly inspect
your Orlando Toyota vehicle’s battery and have it checked for its current charge
and to clean off any debris that may have formed over time.
Windshield wipers
While snow is a rarity in Orlando, other inclement weather
like rain and fog are always possible during the fall. If your windshield
wipers are a bit worn from dealing with summer rain, it might be time to think
about replacing them. Replacing wiper blades is a simple auto maintenance procedure
and our auto service experts would be more than happy to get you a pair and
install it for you!
Wash
Before the cold weather of fall sets in, think about giving your
Orlando Toyota vehicle a much-needed wash to get rid of summer’s mess. You may want
to also consider using car wax to seal the wash and protect the paint over the
next few cold months.
Take care of fall auto maintenance with Toyota of Orlando
The best season of the year is here and instead of stressing
about auto maintenance, let us take care of it! At Toyota of Orlando, our auto
service experts are here to keep your vehicle in perfect shape, so you can
trick or treat and enjoy PSLs worry free. We’re open seven days a week and
located at 3575 Vineland Road.
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