Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Your Utah Vehicle
Mother nature is beautiful in Utah but it sure can beat up your vehicle. Boiling summers days and subzero winters mornings are just a couple challenges Utah drivers have to deal with. With drastic temperature changes from season to season it’s important to be proactive with your vehicle maintenance. Run your engine into the ground and you might find yourself broken down on a desert highway or trapped on an icy mountain pass. Performing regular car maintenance is the best way you can ensure your investment is protected while your family stays safe on the road.
Fortunately you don’t have to do this by yourself. At Pyle Automotive, we know what obstacles our local drivers have to endure all year round. Our technicians have been serving Utah locals for years and have learned how to get your car ready for whatever mother nature throws at it. Follow these simple tips to keep your vehicle running smoothly no matter if it’s raining or shining.
Summer
July in the desert can feel like you’re driving on the surface of the sun. Not only is the asphalt melting but your engine is running harder than normal to keep itself cool. Check your coolant levels and hoses are a big priority when it comes to summer car maintenance. Slapped together by radiator could leave you overheating in the middle of summer. Stop by Pyle Automotive and we can make sure your cooling system is ready to handle the heat.
Hotter temps can also cause problems with your tires. The air inside your tires expands when the road is hot which can increase your chance of a tire blowing out on the freeway. Checking your tire pressure every couple of weeks will help you maintain a safe pressure in your tires and prevent a blow out. Rotate your tires with the help of one of our summer maintenance specials to evenly distribute tread wear and get the most life out of your tires.
Fall
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Fall is the transition period from summer heat to winter snow and ice. This makes it a perfect time to really dive into your vehicle and perform any maintenance you’ve been putting off. Leaves can get clogged in your air intake vents and in drain channels surrounding your windshield. Leaves left to decompose in these areas can cause water to spray into the cabin of your vehicle or clog your cabin air filter.
Pyle Automotive recommends doing a full fluid flush with brake inspection during the fall. Summer heat can really do a number on your engine and transmission fluid. By changing these in the fall you’ll ensure your engine runs smoothly during the cooler months. Also, have one of our technicians take a look at your brakes! We’ll make sure you have strong stopping power before the winter driving season begins.
Winter
Snowy winters and freezing temps create a whole new driving environment for you to tackle. Cold temps aren’t very friendly to your vehicle’s battery. The colder it is outside the more difficult it is for your battery to produce a charge. Avoid the world’s worst annoyance and have Pyle Automotive check your battery’s ability to hold a charge before winter hits hard.
Winter also creates driving situations where you need to maximize visibility. Washer fluid can actually freeze to your windshield if it doesn’t contain winter mix. Fill up with winter windshield washer fluid to prevent frozen lines while you drive. Winter tires are also a great option to keep you gripping the road on black ice and snow-packed streets. Install a set of winter only tires and gain your confidence back driving in snow.
Spring
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Spring in Utah can leave the roads a muddy mess. Salt, mud, and road grime can mix together to create a slippery cocktail for the undercarriage of your vehicle. Make sure you transition into spring by having your car thoroughly washed. Focus on the undercarriage of your vehicle and make sure to remove as much mud and salt as possible. Salt can cause rust to form on the undercarriage of your vehicle.
Winter can really take a toll on your windshield wipers as well. Rubber edges can become brittle and cracked from ice and snow. This leaves you with streaks on your windshield when spring rain hits. Replacing your windshield wipers is an easy fix that Pyle Automotive can do for you. Swap out your wipers during your next oil change and you’ll be ready for those spring rain storms.
Why Choose Pyle Automotive?
It can be difficult to remember each of these seasonal tips plus maintain your daily driver. At Pyle Automotive we like to take that stress off your plate. We service the local Utah community and know exactly what it takes to keep your car running from year to year. Our records allow us to look over your vehicle’s service history and predict when something might go wrong.
Here at Pyle Automotive we believe maintaining your vehicle is a team effort between you and your mechanic. When you bring your vehicle into our shop we will walk you through every service we perform and explain why your vehicle needs each service. Establishing that trust with our customers is what has made Pyle Automotive the name you know and can trust.
Safe Driving Seasonally
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Utah weather is wild and we trust that you’ll respect that fact when you hit the road. By preparing for upcoming seasons you can ensure your vehicle runs great all summer long and well into the dead of winter. Schedule an inspection with us and catch small issues before they turn into major repairs. Let the professionals worry about your vehicle and contact Pyle Automotive to schedule your next service appointment by calling (801) 467-7455 now!