Fall Maintenance Guide for Your Toyota | Harlingen, TX
Here in Harlingen, Texas, the idea of a fall with crisp golden leaves and sweater weather is, well, laughable. But that doesn’t mean we don’t need to take our fall vehicle maintenance seriously. In fact, fall is a great time for Texans to take care of vehicle maintenance, as the changing season can be a reminder for important year-round must-dos. It is also a good time to take care of issues post summer road trip and before driving north for any winter trips.
Here’s what we recommend for your fall vehicle maintenance in Harlingen, Texas:
Schedule Your Routine Maintenance
If you are nearing the 5,000-mile mark (or it’s been half a year since your last routine maintenance), schedule an appointment at Bert Ogden Toyota. We’ll take care of the basics, like an oil change and tire rotation, plus any other maintenance milestones you’re at, like air filter replacement, brake maintenance, or new spark plugs. On top of that, our certified technicians will do a multipoint inspection of your Toyota, noting any problem areas that you should address now to avoid more expensive repairs down the road.
Get A Car Wash
After a summer of road trips, it’s likely you will need a good car wash and wax. Doing this helps protect the exterior of your vehicle and thus helps maintain a higher resale value.
Check Visibility
As we enter fall, it will start to get darker sooner, which means it’s crucial that your exterior lights are working properly. Test your headlights, taillights, brake lights, brights, fog lights, and turn signals, replacing any bulbs that have burned out.
In addition, the fall means hurricane season down south. Be ready for rainstorms off the Gulf by replacing wiper blades if yours are leaving streaks. Good visibility is important year-round, but especially during these rainy fall months.
For all your maintenance needs, contact Bert Ogden Toyota in Harlingen, Texas.