How to Tune Your Car for Spring

Warm days are ahead for Independence residents. And while you might feel fully prepared to embrace the spring flowers and sunny skies, your car could probably use a spring tune-up after the harsh winter. There are five easy things you can do to get your car ready for spring, and you can read all about them below! Learn more about spring tune-ups below.

1. Spring-Clean Your Car

When the spring cleaning urge settles in, don’t just focus on your household in Brookpark. You should spring-clean your car, too! Road salt can do a number on your car’s exterior if you let it sit, causing rust and wear. Whether at home or at a car wash, give your car a thorough scrub to remove all traces of winter. Be sure to get an undercarriage wash, too, as road salt can do extensive damage to the exposed metal components of your car. 

After focusing on the exterior, you may need to spring-clean your car’s interior, too. You might not notice when getting in and out of your car in a hurry every day, but your shoes can track a decent amount of salt and dirt into the cabin that you’ll want to clean out. You can also clear out any of your large winter emergency kit items to make room for summer gear!

2. Check Your Tires

The temperature fluctuations as we transition from winter to spring in Parma can affect tire pressure. When your tire pressure is off, it impacts the comfort, performance, and fuel economy of your car. Your spring tune-up should include a tire pressure check, as well as a visual inspection. Spring is also a good time to rotate your tires if you haven’t in a while.

3. Replace Wiper Blades and Fluids

Your wiper blades work overtime during winter, so you may need to replace them for spring. If the wipers are streaking or skipping across your windshield, it’s time for a new set of blades to ensure good visibility in spring rain showers. You should also top off your wiper fluid while you’re at it. 

4. Check Your Battery

We recommend evaluating your car’s electrical system every season, including spring. You can get your battery checked at our service center. If it’s time for a replacement, you can use our parts and service specials to save on a new battery! Our team will ensure your car is ready to get you through the next season on the Independence roads.

5. Change Your Oil

The final step in your spring tune-up should be replacing your engine oil. Oil is the lifeblood of your car, so routine oil changes are critical for reliability and longevity. Be sure to use the correct oil type for your make and model. 

Signs Your Car Needs a Tune-Up

The start of a new season is a great reason and a good time to get a tune-up. However, your car could need a tune-up at any time of year, so you should know the red flags. Signs your car needs a tune-up include: 

• Unusual noises
• Diminishing fuel economy
• Warning lights on the dash
• Difficulty starting
• Rough idling
• Difficulty accelerating 
• Stalling 

Get a Spring Tune-Up at Spitzer Kia Cleveland! 

You can spring-clean your car on your own, but if you’d prefer to let a professional team handle the rest of your spring tune-up, feel free to book an appointment at Spitzer Kia Cleveland! Our experienced service technicians will make sure your car has everything needed for the days of road trips and joy rides ahead.