Find out what a back-to-school car checklist is, discover what maintenance should be on your checklist, and learn why September is great for car maintenance.
What Is A Back-To-School Car Checklist?
Every September, the children of Washington go back to school. To prepare for this, many Washingtonians spend time in August and September completing certain tasks and certain rituals. Parents buy school supplies for their kids. Families plan one final camping trip for the year. Teachers and professors try to take care of all the chores that they won’t have time for once school starts again.
Whatever errands and traditions you have for this time of year, you should strongly consider including some back-to-school car care. If you drive your kids to school every day, it’s important to make sure your car is working properly. If you’re a college student with your own car, now is a good time to get into the habit of bringing your vehicle in for routine maintenance. And even if you have no children and aren’t a student yourself, back to school time is still a great time to run through a vehicle maintenance checklist.
Back To School Car Maintenance Sumner
Many of us rely on our cars every day. We drive to work, take our kids to school, run errands, and more. And yet, because we use our cars every day, we tend to take these incredible machines we rely on for granted. Many drivers don’t think much about their cars until something goes wrong. But we’d all be a lot better off if we did think about our cars before something went wrong.
Preventive vehicle maintenance can save you money and problems in the future. The expert technicians at Car Smart Auto Service can catch small problems before they become big ones when performing regular maintenance. Some items to include on your back-to-school car checklist are:
- Inspection of oil and coolant levels, your engine’s air filter, tire pressure and tread, and the lights on your vehicle, such as your headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and parking lights.
- Rotating your tires to increase tire longevity and efficacy.
- Regularly waxing your vehicle will not only make it look nice, but it can help prevent rust from forming.
- Checking your transmission fluid to ensure your transmission is healthy.
In truth, you need to check your oil and transmission fluid more than once a year. Including such inspections on a back-to-school car checklist is still beneficial. It also makes sense to include other, less-frequently needed inspection and maintenance services as well. Some of these might include:
- Shocks and struts inspections
- Spark plug inspection and replacement
- Coolant fluid exchange
- Inspection and potential replacement of the serpentine belt
- Seasonal check-ups
- Battery performance checks
- Windshield wiper replacement
- Seasonal tire changes
- Coolant level checks
Come To Car Smart Auto Service For Back-To-School Car Care
If you are in or near Sumner, WA, come to Car Smart Auto Service and our expert technicians can run through a back-to-school car checklist for you. To book an appointment for automotive repair or maintenance, please click here. To learn more about our services and products, please contact us via our website or call 253-735-3349.
