Seasonal Upkeep Tips to Maintain Your Car

Your car probably never gets a vacation. You likely depend on it to run 365 days a year. That means your car also depends on you to keep it in its best condition at all times. Whether your vehicle is an expensive toy or simply a means of transportation, performing regular maintenance is key to better ensuring you get the most out of your vehicle and that it runs smoothly every time. Although there are a lot of tasks that should be done at least once a year to help your ride stay in good shape, they can be easier to remember when keeping to a seasonal schedule. 

For instance, checking your car’s filters at the start of summer makes a lot of sense because the air conditioning will be used much more often during that time. When autumn arrives, inspect your tire treads to make sure they’ll grip the road in the icy conditions soon to come. 

Winter offers the best opportunity to clean the fuel injector, since any water trapped inside could freeze and damage your lines. When spring finally rolls around, check to see if your suspension is still up to snuff. Your shocks will probably have to contend with all of the potholes that opened during the freeze-thaw cycle. 

You and your car depend on each other more than you may know. For additional tips about how to maintain your vehicle season by season, see the accompanying infographic. It provides a checklist of tasks that can add years to your car’s life span and improve its performance.