All the fun stuff, right?
But how much do you know about your windshield wipers?
But youre so busy with work and friends and kids and family, its easy to let things slip.
One afternoon at the side of the road waiting for a tow truck will remind you, of course.
Seasonal schedules will keep you from forgetting maintenance and also help your car recover from harsh seasons.
Any cracks, holes or damage indicate that a replacement is needed.
The fluid replacements and topping help ensure the engine is ready to endure summers heat.
But all-season tires can grow brittle in cold weather.
Fluctuating temperatures and those nasty potholes you hit can cause cracks and other damage in those tires.
If you spot any of those, repair or replace the tire.
Otherwise, your tire might have a slow air leak.
Hit a pothole, and it can damage the expensive wheel and even instantly flatten your tire.
Driving on a damaged tire can also result in a major blow out.
Even if theres no damage, dont forget to check tire pressure.
It is also listed in the car owners manual.
If the tires or over- or under-inflated they can wear poorly and even create safety hazards.
Yes, you might do this yourself, if you use water and gently spray.
Plus, its difficult to get under a car safely without a commercial lift.
Yes, cars have protectants that guard against rust, but those arent infallible, especially on the undercarriage.
It works its way into the crannies of the underside, eating away at the parts.
Driving with cracked and chipped glass is dangerous and against the law in many areas, Reina said.
Waiting to fix it may also increase the cost of the repair or make it impossible.
Thats because dirt, grime, and even windshield wiper fluids can get into the chip or crack.
Even if the glass is repaired, it may be cloudy or dark.
Dont put this one off.
Prices for cleaning or replacement vary widely depending on many factors including make and model of the car.
If you opt to clean them yourself, dont wing it.
Use products specifically for headlights or risk worsening the problem.
Reina suggested those offered by Mothers or 3M products.
flush the air
Does your car smell funny, even after you clean the inside?
Many people dont realize their cars have cabin air filters.
Look at your cars owner manual to locate and change it.
