Good car care for us Houston residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today’s vehicles aren’t quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older cars required different weights of oil for summer and winter. But today’s engines can run on the same oil all year. Both the engines and the oils have been improved.
Antifreeze—or coolant as it’s also called—protects the engine from both freezing and hot temperatures and thus is required by the engine year-round. Modern coolants don’t have to be changed as often as they did in the past, but there your has a recommendation for when it should be replaced to extend cooling system life.
Getting a spring and fall checkup at Lucas Auto Care in Houston for your vehicle is still good auto advice.
First of all, there is a lot of preventive auto maintenance involved in properly caring for a vehicle. Dropping your car off twice a year at Lucas Auto Care for a quick inspection and routine maintenance is still part of good car care. The changes in the TX seasons can provide a good reminder that it’s time to get the car serviced, just as they remind us that it’s time to take care of the furnace or air conditioner, purchase school clothes or bathing suits, or drag out or put away the coats and boots.
There are other advantages to spring and fall maintenance for Houston residents. Springtime signals the advent of warmer weather. Although modern coolant is designed to last longer than one season, it’s a good idea to check it regularly to ensure you have enough. While you’re at it, your vehcle should also check for leaks and worn hoses in the cooling system.
Summer is the time when most of us Houston residents take vacations or go on road trips. So a spring check-up for our vehicles can lead to a stress-free summer and better memories on the road.
Fall, of course, signals the advent of colder weather in the Houston area. This is a good time for a routine battery check. The hot weather of summer takes a toll on battery life – then comes winter. Cranking up a cold engine takes a lot more battery power than starting a warm one. So before that cold weather hits, it’s a good idea to check your battery and replace it if necessary. One part of your vehicle that isn’t completely adapted to changing weather conditions is your tires. If you live where temperatures drop below 45°F in the winter, or if your commute frequently takes you through snow or ice, you may want to consider changing to winter tires in the fall.
A fall check-up at Lucas Auto Care, just like a spring check-up, can keep you on the road no matter what TX weather brings. Consider how much a worry-free summer vacation and a less stressful Houston winter commute are worth to you. Then, spring and fall, reset your clocks, change the batteries in your smoke detectors and take your car in for a check-up.
Lucas Auto Care
12600 Grant Road
Houston, TX 77429
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