FALL MAINTENANCE TIPS

If you notice that the leaves are beginning a change color, it is a sign of the weather is getting colder. You also need to make sure that your car is ready for the cooler temperatures, and that means investing in some routine maintenance. We are Buchanan Automotive, and it would be our pleasure to help you take care of your car. We understand that it can be frustrating to deal with repairs, and we believe the best way to deal with them is to prevent them from happening in the first place. Take a look at a few of the most important steps you need to follow if you want your car to run as well as possible during the cooler season.

1. Check Your Battery
When the weather begins to get cold outside, batteries do not hold a charge as well. Your battery is responsible for starting your car and powering your electronic components. If you don’t want to jump your car in the middle of the winter, you need to make sure that your battery works appropriately. You should expect your battery to last between three and five years. If your battery is reaching the end of its life, we can work with you to help you find a new one. Count on the team from Buchanan Automotive to inspect your battery, and allow us to work with you if you need a new one.

2. Swap the Air Filters
You also need to make sure that you change the air filters in your car regularly. Your air filters are responsible for catching dust and debris before they have a negative impact on your car’s performance. There are multiple sets of air filter that you need to pay attention to. For example, you need to replace the air filters in your engine if you want your engine to work correctly. If you allowed debris to get in your engine, it can hurt your gas mileage and shorten your car’s lifespan. You also need to change your cabin air filters if you want to make sure you have clean air to breathe. If it is time for you to swap out your air filters, we can help you.

3. Change the Oil
Of course, you need to change the oil regularly as well. You should change your oil at least once per year or every 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. Your oil plays a variety of important roles. For example, your oil is responsible for lubricating the internal components of your engine, preventing your engine from overheating. The oil is also responsible for making sure your engine can burn fuel efficiently, which can help you increase your gas mileage. There are plenty of options if you want to replace the oil in your engine, so allow us to work with you to find the right option.

4. Rotate Your Tires
Finally, you need to rotate your tires as well. You need to rotate your tires because you want to get as many miles out of them as possible. The tires at the front of your vehicle do not wear at the same rate as the tires at the back of your car. If you do not rotate your tires, you may have to replace two of your tires before you have to replace the others. You can artificially shorten the lifespan of your tires, which can lead to an expensive bill. You should rotate your tires once per year, and we can help you with that. Rely on our team to help you take care of your tires.

Contact Buchanan Automotive To Make an Appointment With Our Team
Ultimately, these are a few of the many tips that you should keep in mind if you want to take care of your car. We are Buchanan Automotive, and it would be our pleasure to work with you personally to help you take care of your vehicle. We provide you with access to a team of experts who will be with you every step of the way, and we will do everything in our power to keep your vehicle functioning appropriately. Give us a call today to speak to a member of our team, and schedule an appointment with our service center.