Guide to Year-Round Seasonal Maintenance: Four Seasons Checklist

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Schedule an AC Inspection & Service

In Georgia, the temperature can quickly turn from frigid to hot! When it occurs, you will want your A/C to blow refreshing cold air. Whether you need an A/C recharge or more intensive repair, it's best to service your A/C.

Replace Windshield Wiper Blades

Your windshield wiper blades are rubber, and cold temps are hard on rubber components. The frigid temperatures can make the rubber deteriorate faster. Schedule an inspection of the windshield wiper blades and wiper fluid. 

Cooling System Analysis

Would you believe the most common cause of summer breakdowns is overheating? The cooling system should be flushed and refilled with factory-approved coolant at manufacturer-suggested intervals. Coolant levels should be checked at every oil change. Never remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooled.

Brake Inspection

Your brakes are the most important safety feature of your vehicle. Because of this, you can never be too cautious about your brakes. Listen for brake noises such as grinding, chatter, or squeals. Even if you don't hear anything, it always helps to have a Mopar-certified technician at Woody Folsom CDJR of Vidalia to determine the wear on the pads or drums.

Mopar Breaks

Schedule an Oil Change

The hot weather can be hard on your oil and engine. Make sure you're getting your regular interval scheduled oil changes.

Check All Fluids in Your Vehicle

Your vehicle is similar to your body - it relies on fluids. Your vehicle needs motor oil, brake, engine coolant, power steering, transmission, and windshield wiper fluid. Winter conditions cause your engine to work harder, and condensation can cause moisture buildup, which expedites wear. Make sure to have your fluids inspected for spring. 

Fall & Winter Preventative Maintenance Checklist

When temperatures drop or when leaves turn from green to orange, it's vital to have the following services performed. 

Battery Inspection and Maintenance

Batteries typically last 3-5 years, and wintertime failures are common due to increased cold-starting electrical loads. The best way to identify a weak batter is with professional test equipment. Routine care can help make your battery last longer.

Mopar Batteries

Heater & Defroster Maintenance

The heater and defroster must be in good working condition for passenger comfort and driver visibility. If you have any issues, now is the time to get this looked at by your dealer. Stay warm and see out of your windshield.

Lights Cleaning and Inspection

Winter has less sunlight, so your headlights will be on much more often. Inspect all lights and replace and burn-out bulbs.

Contact Woody Folsom CDJR of Vidalia for Preventative Maintenance

At Woody Folsom CDJR of Vidalia Service Center, our certified mechanics and technicians offer every maintenance and repair your vehicle will ever require. Regardless of the season, we can keep your vehicle performing at peak levels.

Contact Woody Folsom CDJR of Vidalia.