Fall Maintenance Guide | Harlingen, TX
Prepping your vehicle for the winter in the fall is important no matter where you live. That’s right, even here in Harlingen, Texas, it’s a good idea to complete routine fall vehicle maintenance ahead of the winter months.
What does fall car maintenance in Harlingen, Texas, look like? Here are a few things that should be on your radar.
Oil Change and Tire Rotation
If it’s getting close to the time for an oil change and tire rotation (roughly every 5,000 miles), now is a good time to schedule yours — before the busy time of the holiday season leaves you worn down. When you bring your vehicle in for routine service at Bert Ogden Harlingen Kia, our certified techs can also do a thorough multipoint inspection of your vehicle. The multipoint inspection helps the technicians pinpoint any potential issues that can be addressed now helping you avoid more expensive repairs down the road.
Visibility Check
In fall, it starts getting darker earlier. Make sure you can see and be seen. That means checking all your exterior lights, including headlights, taillights, turn signals, brake lights, fog lights, and brights. You should also ensure your windshield wiper blades aren’t leaving streaks; if they are, replace them now.
Tire Check
In addition to a simple tire rotation, you should be regularly monitoring the pressure of your vehicle’s tires. If the temperature drops dramatically, expect tire pressure to drop, too. You’ll need to stay on top of refilling them.
If the tread is worn and nearing the end of its life, it is better to replace your tires now than before you are caught in a storm when traction is key.
Battery Check
Batteries die more often in the winter than in the summer, due to cold weather exposure. If your battery is nearing the end of its life, replace it now rather than find yourself stranded somewhere this winter.
Contact the service department at Bert Ogden Harlingen Kia in Harlingen, Texas, for all your vehicle service needs.
