What car maintenance should you do after winter?

Iowa winters can be harsh! Every Fort Dodge driver knows this. What some members of our community are less sure of, however, is what kind of damage the winter might do to their vehicles. The bad weather and precipitation can have lasting effects on our vehicles' undercarriages, clear coats, and even paint jobs. That is to say nothing of the interiors, which can suffer from us tracking all sorts of things into our cars on our boots! This article is going to explain what sorts of things Webster City drivers should check - or have checked - on their vehicles after the winter.

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After-Winter Maintenance

Once winter had wound down there are a few things you will want to check out on your vehicle. The first is the undercarriage: are there any signs of rust, corrosion, or damage? For some Pocahontas drivers the idea of climbing under their car to look around is not very appealing. We understand that; it's why our service department is happy to do it for you!

You'll also want to examine your car for damage to the clear coat or the paint itself. Harsh winters can wear through both of these layers, which will cause unsightly rust on your vehicle in the long run. This is no fun to look at, and it lowers your vehicle's value. Checking for it is the best way to prevent these issues.

Did you go out in the cold to check the oil?

Understandably, many Coalville drivers might have let some of their regular maintenance slide during the winter. No one wants to go out in the frigid cold to check their oil, after all! This can cause problems, however, if you don't catch up on maintenance. There are a number of things you'll want to check out:

• Battery connections
• Oil
• Tire tread and pressure
• Fuel lines and hoses
• Serpentine and v-belts
• Wiper fluid
• Filters

Just like with climbing under the car, many Fort Dodge drivers are not excited by the process of digging through their vehicle's insides to check all of these important components and fluids. We're more than happy to help out!

Winter Maintenance in Fort Dodge

Now that winter has wrapped up, it's time to make sure that your vehicle is in good shape for the summer. In addition to the many maintenance items listed above, this might be the right time for an oil change or a tire rotation. Whatever your service needs, Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota is our area's full-service, family-friendly dealership. We will work with you closely to get your vehicle into great shape - or to help you purchase one!

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