Fall Car Care Tips

The summer is over, the kids are back in school, and the evenings are getting cooler and cooler. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of a change in seasons and prepare your vehicle for the rest of fall and the upcoming winter season.

Cool Trick to Test Your Oil

The extra heat and increased traffic on the road during the summer can really take a toll on your vehicle’s oil. These extra factors during the summer can make your engine oil lose its effectiveness faster than normal. Here’s a cool trick to visually test your oil to see if it still has more miles left in the tank or if it is need of a change.

Service Reminder: Fuel System Cleaning

The end of summer is the perfect time to give your fuel system a little extra care. The excess heat and extra driving time during the summer combine to put extra stress on your system. Combine that with the fact that the quality of gas in the summer decreases and all of these summer time factors lead to a dirty fuel system. But, don’t worry, a clean fuel system is just one step away.

Summer Reminder: Tire Rotation

All those fun summer days spent driving to and from exciting locations can rack up the miles on your vehicle pretty fast. The end of summer is a good time to check your tires to see if they are in need of rotating.

Summer Reminder: Oil Change

Summer is always a great time to make sure your oil is clean and at proper levels. The long, hot days of summer put extra stress on your engine. New England Jiffy Lube is here to help take care of your oil and keep your engine happy.

Summer Reminder: Coolant

Long, hot summer days put added stress on your vehicle, especially your vehicle’s cooling system. That is why it is vital to check your vehicle’s coolant level often during the summer.

Summer Reminder: Air Filter

Summer is a great time for fun and adventure. Summer is also a great time to check and replace your air filter. A mixture of additional driving time and extra pollen and dust floating around in the air can really start to dirty up and clog your air filter.