Seasonal maintenance is essential to have your car working correctly. Learn everything you need to know about maintenance for fall in this post by Synthetic Oil Outlet in Staten Island, NY.

A seasonal maintenance routine ensures that your car will be in good condition for longer. For advice on the best products like AMSOIL’s Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, call Synthetic Oil Outlet at (718) 354-0548 and speak to one of their oil experts. Once ready, head over to AMSOIL’s online shop to place an order.

Check Essential Fluids

The first step to fall maintenance is checking your vehicle’s essential fluids. Your car’s engine is a complex machine, and fluids are vital in helping your engine run better. As a part of your seasonal maintenance, you should keep an eye on the engine oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid, and windshield washer fluid. Each of these liquids is essential to your engine’s performance. Here’s what you need to know about each of them:

• Engine oil: The role of engine oil in your engine's functioning is protecting critical components from premature wear by keeping them lubricating and avoiding them rubbing off against each other. Check that your engine oil is at the proper level and clean for better performance.
• Hydraulic fluid: This fluid provides energy and lubrication to help moving parts in your car, like the steering wheel, steer more easily. Hydraulic fluid also keeps components cool and prevents corrosion. If you start feeling like it’s harder to steer, you may be running low on hydraulic fluid.
• Coolant or antifreeze: Your car’s coolant or antifreeze is vital in keeping the engine's temperatures at a manageable level. It’s essential to keep your coolant at the right level to prevent your engine from overheating.
• Windshield washer fluid: Many people don’t consider windshield washer fluid as an essential car fluid, but it’s important to keep your reservoir full in case you ever need your windshield cleaned to see the road better.

These are some of the important fluids to keep your car in top shape. Check your car's owner's manual for more accurate guidance on what products are best for your vehicle’s engine.

Is Your Battery Charging?

Once your vehicle’s fluids are taken care of, it’s time to check your battery. For car batteries, a little maintenance can go a long way. Some signs of car battery issues include dim headlights, clicking sounds when you try to turn on your key, and having to step hard on the gas pedal to start your engine. Any of these issues can be signs of concern and could mean, in the best case scenario, that it needs servicing and, in the worst case, that it needs to be replaced.

Having the right products for your car’s seasonal maintenance is easy with the help of the oil experts at Synthetic Oil Outlet. Call them at (718) 354-0548 for advice on your vehicle's best products and routine maintenance.

Inspect Your Tires

Once you’re done with your engine, it’s time to focus on four critical components of your car: its tires. Having good tires is crucial to having a safe vehicle. Tire pressure and tread wear are the two aspects you should always be aware of. Rotating your tires every 5,000 to 7,500 miles is an excellent way to help them wear out evenly and last longer. Likewise, ensuring they’re at the proper pressure can help them wear out evenly and improve your vehicle's performance. Tip: Not sure what the correct tire pressure is for your car? Check the sticker on the inside of your door, or take a look at your owner’s manual for guidance.

Maintain Your Brakes

Your car’s brakes are an essential safety feature in your vehicle. Whether you’re commuting to work or going on a road trip, it’s crucial to ensure they’re in the best condition possible. Brakes are made up of a few essential components, but two you can keep an eye out for are the brake fluid and pads. As a part of your seasonal maintenance routine, check that the brake pads are at least 1/4 inch thick and that you have enough brake fluid.

Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter

Lastly, seasonal maintenance is essential to ensure your car is in good condition all year round. Maintenance during the fall can prepare your vehicle for the colder months ahead. Get a jump start on your winter maintenance and check:

• That your defrosters and heater are both working correctly.
• Swap out your wiper blades if you see them worn, dry, or cracked, and top off your window washer fluid.
• Swap your floor mats for all-weather ones to protect your interiors.

Save hundreds of dollars on unexpected car troubles with a proper seasonal maintenance routine. Call Synthetic Oil Outlet at (718) 354-0548 today for advice on the best products, or shop online at AMSOIL’s store 24/7.