Fall is here, which means winter is getting closer. The dramatic weather changes around this time of year (in most areas) can affect your vehicle's performance in many ways, so it's a great idea to make sure your car is in great shape. Foremost®has gathered a list of fall car maintenance checklist tips to help you look for the right things.
Check your fluids.
One of the most important parts of fall vehicle maintenance is checking your engine oil level, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid. Be sure you read your owner's manual to find out the best way to check each of these fluids in your vehicle. You can also find helpful videos online if you're more of a visual learner. Important tip from experts like theOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): when checking your coolant, do not remove the cap while the engine is hot. If you do this, the coolant will spray out and it can burn you. Once it's cooled down,OSHAnotes that it will settle, and it will be safe to remove the cap.