As the weather gets colder and the leaves begin to change, you know that fall is on its way. And as any good car owner will tell you, your car is negatively impacted by cold weather. So, now is a good time to prepare your car for the upcoming Fall and Winter seasons. What can you do to prepare? Here are several tips that may help.
What You Can Do to Prepare
Inspect Your Belts and Hoses
Under the hood, belts and hoses are the most vulnerable to cold weather. Being made of rubber makes them prone to cracking and wear much easier when it’s cold. So, it’s important there are no signs of splitting, fraying, or glazing. Bring your vehicle to our Baxley service center immediately if you see signs of wear or damage with these car components.
Check Your Battery
If you’re a driver from the Lyons or Blackshear area and your battery fails, your car won’t start. And during the fall and winter months, your battery is more susceptible to failure due to the cold. So, we recommend checking your battery regularly for a charge or signs of corrosion. If you don’t want to do it yourself, our mechanics will gladly take a look, so stop by today.
Change Your Oil
Regular oil changes every 5,000 miles or so is important regardless of the time of year. But as the weather gets colder, it becomes increasingly more important. Not replacing your oil with one best suited to cold weather can begin to slow and thicken, causing strain on your engine. That’s why we recommend Jesup and Ludowici residents schedule a service appointment so our mechanics can recommend the right oil for the season and vehicle.
Schedule a Service Appointment
These are a few tips to help you prepare for the Fall season. And if you’re from the Hazlehurst area or farther away and need help with any of the tips we listed, schedule a service appointment with the Woody Folsom Ford service center today. Our team can help with any maintenance you need, so feel free to stop by.
