Now is the perfect time to make sure that your Toyota is ready to handle anything that fall throws its way. With the proper maintenance, you won’t have to worry about your vehicle keeping up with you as you take your children to school, get back in the swing at work, or just enjoy the beautiful fall colors appearing. Follow these tips to make sure you take care of the most important fall maintenance.
Check Your Tires and Brakes
Start off by making sure that your Toyota is ready to stop when necessary in the fall, even if the weather is bad. To do this, your brakes and tires both need to be in good shape. Take the time to check your tire pressure, which you should be doing every month anyway. Also make sure your tires have enough tread; you can do this with their built-in tread wear bars or the help of a penny. Also have your Birmingham mechanic take a look at your brakes.
Inspect Your Lights
You can probably inspect the lights on your Toyota yourself. Just turn them all on and make sure they work and are clean. Remember to get out of your car to look at the exterior lights or have a friend help you. Replace any lights that are getting low so your visibility isn’t compromised.
Replace Your Wiper Blades
You should be replacing your wiper blades at least twice a year, so if you haven’t done so in over six months, now is the time. You should also replace them if you notice they aren’t cleaning your windshield as well as they used to. You can check the rubber on the blades to make sure they are flexible, as well. Don’t skip this step, as wiper blades are crucial but also cheap and simple to replace yourself.
Other Tasks
To finish getting your Toyota ready for fall, have your mechanic look at your battery and make sure your heater and defroster work. Don’t forget to check fluid levels and fill up your cooling system after the summer is done.
If you need help with any of these fall preparation tasks, bring your vehicle to the service center at Limbaugh Toyota in Birmingham, Alabama.
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