As we prepare for Spring around the Methuen, Massachusetts area, your Honda must be prepared to tackle the changing weather conditions so you can enjoy a weekend away in the sunshine. To ensure your vehicle is ready for Spring, our team at Canobie Lake Honda wants to share some helpful springtime car care tips.
If you would like to go ahead and schedule a service at our dealership, feel free to head over to the service center page today to get started. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Checking Your Oil and Other Vehicle Fluids
First and foremost, Haverhill, Massachusetts drivers must have their oil checked and changed. As temperatures warm, your engine oil will need to work a little harder to stay lubricated and run up to its capability. When checking the oil, the dipstick level is low, so it's time for an oil change.
Along with your engine oil, it is also a good idea to check other fluids on your vehicle, including:
- Windshield wiper fluid
- Transmission fluid
- Differential fluid
- Engine coolant
- Brake fluid
- Power steering fluid
Topping each of these lubricants goes a long toward making your Honda vehicle ready and waiting for the next adventure.
Check Your Filters and Wiper Blades
With the onset of Spring comes the onset of pollen season all around the Windham, New Hampshire, area. As you drive along, the pollen that's in the air gets sucked into your vehicle, saturating your cabin, engine, and oil filters. Canobie Lake Honda recommends changing the filters to give your vehicle the best defense possible. A new filter is free of pollen and other particulates. Thus, it ensures your engine runs smoothly, and your cabin is free of that yellow irritant.
Another good part to check is your wiper blades. With pollen falling and sticking to your windshield, it is important to check your wiper blades and see if they remove the pollen and water during rainfall. If you notice streaks or squeaking noises when the wiper blades are on, it's a good idea to change them.
Tire Rotation and Service
Having survived the cold winter months around Lawrence, Massachusetts, your tires would no doubt be filling the strain of tackling adverse conditions and your suspension. We recommend you check not only the condition of the tire treads but also the pressures. Since the pressures may be low in winter, it's good to check them and set them at the optimum pressure. If you have winter tires bolted to your vehicle for winter, Spring is a good time to have them switched out for a summer or all-season tire.
On changing your tires, we also recommend you rotate your tires and get the suspension checked with an alignment. As you travel, you may encounter road bumps or potholes that can play havoc on your suspension and tires. If your vehicle is out of alignment, your vehicle may track out of line, and your tires will wear unevenly.
Once we determine the right course of action, we'll replace your tires and perform a wheel alignment so your vehicle runs straight and true on the road, with tire wear even across all four tires.
Schedule Your Springtime Service Today at Our Dealership Serving Salem, New Hampshire
When you are ready, feel free to contact our team at Canobie Lake Honda to schedule a service for your Honda vehicle. Our experienced and dedicated service team is happy to chat with you and share more about the service amenities we offer, including a relaxing waiting area and shuttle service to work or home. Plus, we encourage you to check out our service specials for great offers the next time you service your vehicle. Our service team looks forward to working with you soon.