{"id":6855,"date":"2018-04-21T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2018-04-21T09:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=6855"},"modified":"2026-01-09T12:25:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:25:58","slug":"spring-car-care-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/spring-car-care-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Car Care Tips To Welcome The Spring Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It doesn&#8217;t matter where you are located, spring is nature&#8217;s way of saying &#8220;warm winds are coming.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>People start making plans and the flowers begin to blossom, a great reason to a new beginning.<\/p>\n<p>But, how are you keeping your car on the new season?<\/p>\n<p>Before you go to the garage, know that your approach to car care should change according to the season.<\/p>\n<p>For that reason, here are 6 car care tips to welcome the spring season.<\/p>\n<h2>#1 Washing and waxing<\/h2>\n<p>A critical part of vehicle care is to keep your car exterior shiny and ready for the new season.<\/p>\n<p>The preceding season may have cause road grime, debris or even accumulated salt on your vehicle. Give your car a proper cleaning care before hitting the road.<\/p>\n<p>Washing and waxing help motorists keep their vehicles with a vibrant paint and finish, and prevent rust.<\/p>\n<h2>#2 Clean the interiors<\/h2>\n<p>Spring brings a good vibe to everyone, and it encourages people to care for their vehicles more than in any other season, say winter.<\/p>\n<p>Take advantage of the season to clean your interiors, removing trash and other items that have accrued over the past season.<\/p>\n<p>Vacuuming is vital so go ahead and bring a new scent to your interiors. Remember that spring cleaning requires it all.<\/p>\n<h2>#3 Examine your tire pressures<\/h2>\n<p>Check your tires since winter air may have caused your tire pressures to increase dramatically.<\/p>\n<p>If you find that the tire pressure exceeded the limits, as specified on your manual, fix it right away otherwise your vehicle drivability and fuel economy could be affected.<\/p>\n<p>This is a vital maintenance issue that requires attention. If you have no idea of how to fix that problem, take it to an auto part store or any other expert to help you handle it promptly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/dog-safety-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SEE ALSO: Safe Drivers: How To Plan A Road Trip With Your Dog<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>#4 Check your wiper blades<\/h2>\n<p>Winter could be damaging. As the new season comes check your wiper blades for signs of cracking or wear.<\/p>\n<p>Icy conditions could dramatically deteriorate the wiper owing to ice buildup or other factors affecting your windshield.<\/p>\n<p>The best thing to do is to ensure you keep them fully functional for every beginning of the season.<\/p>\n<h2>#5 Inspect under the hood<\/h2>\n<p>First, inspect under the hood to ensure the engine is still working well after the winter season. That also includes paying attention to the belts and hoses as they need to be in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>Since temperatures climbs during spring, make sure your coolant is still functional and not too old.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not comfortable with this procedure, take your vehicle to your car mechanic of choice so they can give it a proper inspection.<\/p>\n<h2>#6 Check your vehicle&#8217;s alignment and suspension<\/h2>\n<p>Everyone knows that winter comes along with harsh road conditions, in which roads are uneven or covered with rocks from the asphalt.<\/p>\n<p>Those road conditions could affect your vehicle&#8217;s alignment and suspension, and the better you react to it, the better.<\/p>\n<p>You could always ask your car mechanic to make a quick alignment and suspension check to ensure your car is still working according to the specifications of your vehicle manual.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/road-trip-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEE ALSO: Drivers: How To Plan Your Next Road Trip Like A Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It doesn&#8217;t matter where you are located, spring is nature&#8217;s way of saying &#8220;warm winds are coming.&#8221; People start making plans and the flowers begin to blossom, a great reason&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6855","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-uncategorized"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.5 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>6 Car Care Tips To Welcome The Spring Season<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Spring let us witness the flowers blossom as the temperature rises to a new start. 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