How to prepare your vehicle for spring
Although it may not seem like it, spring is just around the corner. You'll need to take the necessary steps to ensure that your car is in good shape after the cold weather.
The easy step: Cleaning
We start by giving him a good shower and then we equip ourselves with a soft cloth and a soap specially designed for car washing. Always wash from top to bottom, so as not to dirty the areas already washed. For optimal washing, proceed in small sections (driver's door, roof, hood, etc.) and rinse your cloth often. This way, you will avoid grains of sand, or small pebbles, which could damage your paint.
It is important to make sure that everything is cleaned properly; missed dirt could lead to premature rusting.
Of course, you can leave your car to air dry. However, for a better finish, opt for the chamois. It is always used in the same direction, letting it stick to the car to absorb as much water as possible.
For the more meticulous, the application of a wax, section by section, will not only allow a more beautiful final result, but will also save you time for the next cleanings.
Maintenance of the mechanics
Suggested late winter maintenance is:
- Oil change (to avoid humidity due to temperature changes)
- Tire change (ideally not before mid-April)
- Mechanical condition inspection
- Brake check
- Visual inspection under the vehicle
The need for this maintenance is mainly due to the use of abrasive products on our roads. These abrasives are often factors of corrosion that can easily settle on the end of the brake pads that freeze in the caliper holder. Corrosion causes premature wear of our brakes. The exhaust line and brake fluid hoses are also very vulnerable to corrosion.
Cleaning the trunk
To put winter behind you for good, all you have to do is put your tools back in storage for the cold season. Plus, by lightening your car, you'll save on fuel!
