Fall Car Care Tips for Somerville, MA

• Battery:  Check your car’s battery before cold winter days approach

• Tire Tread and Tire Pressure: Check your tire tread and consider winter tires. Pay attention to your tire pressure as the weather begins to get cooler your tires lose 1-2 pounds for every 10 degrees the temperature drops.  For accurate tire pressure readings always check your tire pressure when the tires are cold.

• Brake:  Have your brakes checked!  Worn brake pads decreases stopping power and can damage brake rotors.  This preventative maintenance can prevent accidents and save you money.

• Washer Fluid:  As outdoor temperatures hover around the freezing mark start using a cold weather windshield washer fluid that won’t freeze.

• Check Fluids: Another preventative maintenance tip is to check fluid levels in oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid and radiator. DO NOT OPEN A RADIATOR WHEN HOT!  Low fluid levels can alert you to a potential problem or leak.  Get it checked!

• Preventative Maintenance:  Follow the recommended preventative maintenance tips here and in your vehicle owner’s manual

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• Lights:  Don’t wait for your annual car inspection.  Be safe and check all your exterior lights. Headlights, brake lights and directional lights. 

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