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With winter in the rearview mirror, you may be eager to hit the road with your windows down and enjoy the spring breeze. But before you plan a road trip, the team at Dee’s Auto Care Specialists in Winona, MN, and Onalaska and La Crosse, WI, says there are a few essential preventative maintenance tasks to take care of. The following are some of the most important steps you can take to ensure your car is still in good shape after a long winter.

Top 3 Spring Preventative Maintenance Tasks for Your Car

1. Tire Care

preventative maintenanceIf you used winter tires to get through snowy weather, now is the time to switch over to summer or all-season tires. As temperatures rise, winter tires will lose traction and handling capabilities. If you’ve been using all-season tires, double-check the tread wear and pressure to ensure continued safe driving.

2. Brake Inspection

After a winter of driving in icy and snowy conditions, your brakes may need some extra care. In addition to following the inspection guidelines in your owner’s manual, stay aware of troubling signs while driving. If your brakes make a squealing noise or your car pulls to one side when you press on the brake pedal, the pads or calipers are likely worn down.

3. Test Your Air Conditioner

Driving a car without air conditioning on a hot summer day makes for an uncomfortable trip. Before temperatures warm up too much, test your vehicle’s AC by turning it to full blast. Any unusual delay in cooling could indicate several potential issues, including low refrigerant, broken condensers, or faulty wiring.

If you need help with your preventative maintenance or discover a problem during your inspection, drive over to Dee’s Auto Care Specialists. In business since 1936, you can trust their ASE-certified staff to get your vehicle ready for spring. Visit them online to learn more about their services, or call (608) 782-2530 to schedule an appointment.

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