One of the sure ways of keeping your car in excellent condition is having a maintenance schedule. In this post by Advanced Filtration Technologies in Williston, we’ll go over the essential fall maintenance you should follow. 

Tire Inspection and Maintenance

Maintaining your tires in good condition is essential to your safety on the road and the safety of other drivers. You should keep an eye out for tire pressure and tread wear throughout the year, as both can significantly affect your tire’s performance. Air pressure directly impacts fuel efficiency, while your tire’s tread depth can be the determining factor between a tire gripping the road or not. If it’s been a while since you last rotated your tires, your fall maintenance is a great time to do so. Rotating your tires is a great way to keep tires in good condition as it will help them wear out evenly. Taking in your tires for rotation takes around 15 minutes and should be done at least every six months.

Brake Maintenance

Your brakes are also an essential safety feature in your vehicle and should be maintained regularly. Some signs that your brakes need maintenance are worn brake pads, screeching sounds when breaking, or vibration when stepping on the break. If you see or hear any of these signs, it means it’s time to take in your brakes for maintenance as soon as possible. If not, it’s still worthwhile to do some essential maintenance this season. As a part of your routine brake inspection, you should make sure your brake pads are more than 1/4 inch thick. Likewise, you should make sure that you have enough brake fluid and make sure you’re changing it every 24,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first.

Fall maintenance can help you ensure your car is in top condition during fall and winter. Give the experts at Advanced Filtration Technologies, Inc. a call at (701) 572- 3780 to ask about their fantastic line of products like AMSOIL’s Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil. Don’t forget to visit their online shop to learn about their full range of products!

Check Your Engine’s Fluids

Your routine fall maintenance should also include checking your vehicle’s fluids. Checking your vehicle’s fluids is essential to your engine working smoothly and without issues throughout the season. When checking on fluids, you should always make sure they’re clean and that they’re at the suggested levels for your vehicle to work correctly. The fluids you should keep an eye on are your engine oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid. Make sure you check your owner’s manual to see what the manufacturer suggested levels should be, and make sure to top off any fluids running low. This season is also a great time to change your engine oil, as you should do it every few months.

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Checking Your Battery

A faulty or weak battery can significantly affect your vehicle’s performance; luckily, a little maintenance goes a long way. Some usual signs that your battery has issues are dim headlights, stepping on the gas to start your engine, and clicking sounds when you turn your key. Try to charge your battery by jumpstarting it, but if it doesn’t hold a charge, it could mean it’s time to swap it out for a new one. Other issues that could be affecting your battery are loose terminals caused by corrosion. Clean the terminals with warm water, tighten the terminals and try to turn your vehicle on again. If you don’t see any corrosion, it could be that your battery doesn’t have enough time to charge in between short trips, so try taking longer drives once or twice a week to help it charge.

Prepare for Winter

Lastly, fall is a great time to prepare your vehicle for winter and ensure it’s ready for when it gets colder. Three things you can do to prepare are: ensuring that your windshield wipers are in good condition and that you have enough windshield washer fluid. Another thing you can do is to swap your floor mats for all-weather ones to protect your car’s interiors, and finally, but most important is to make sure your heater and defrosters work correctly.

Now that you know what should be included in fall maintenance, be sure to use only the best products for your routine. Call the oil experts from Advanced Filtration Technologies, Inc. at (701) 572- 3780 with any questions you might have, and visit their online shop 24/7 to see their full range of products.