Fall Maintenance Tips

Fall Maintenance Tips from Tate Chrysler Jeep Dodge Frederick

Fall is a special season squeezed between hot summer and freezing winter and is the perfect opportunity for vehicle maintenance. Many components are at risk after working through the summer. But need to be in peak condition for reliable and safe driving as temperatures drop, and conditions change. We have organized our recommendations for fall maintenance below and operate a certified Mopar service department to assist with any service that your vehicle needs. Continue reading about fall recommended maintenance and schedule service at Tate Chrysler Jeep Dodge Frederick.

Multipoint Inspection

We recommend that fall seasonal maintenance includes a multi-point inspection as this provides a bumper-to-bumper evaluation of all primary systems and components. This includes checking the at-risk components related to overall vehicle reliability and safety after a sizzling summer and entering winter with sub-zero temperatures, including the battery, brakes, tires, wiper blades, and more. An excellent foundation for fall maintenance is getting a multi-point inspection from a certified technician in a Mopar service department.

Heating System Inspection

Drivers need heat when temperatures drop, so be sure to check that the HVAC system generates hot air on demand. This is vital for defrosting the windshield quickly on cold, icy mornings and for the most pleasant driving experience when it's freezing outside.

Windshield Wiper Blades

Fall maintenance should always include a windshield wiper blade inspection and replacement. We recommend replacing wiper blades over 1 year old, having rubber damage, or leaving a hazy film on the windshield.

Battery Inspection

Automotive batteries are susceptible to extreme temperatures, with hot summers causing rapid decline and freezing temperatures causing sluggish performance. Fall maintenance should include a battery inspection with load testing to ensure peak performance and vehicle reliability as temperatures drop.

Tire Inspection

With slippery winter conditions ahead, we recommend that fall maintenance includes a tire inspection and replacement if needed. Tire inspections include an irregular wear evaluation, tread depth measurement, and inflation adjustment. Some drivers switch to a winter tread in the fall to prepare for optimal traction on icy roads, so this is the time to make the switch if this describes you.

Schedule Fall Maintenance Service at Tate Chrysler Jeep Dodge Frederick

Customers in Frederick, Buckeystown, Middletown, Walkersville, and Myersville, MD, can schedule fall maintenance services by phone with our helpful service advisors or at the online appointment scheduler.

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