Fall Maintenance Tips

Ford Fall Maintenance and Service in Hazelwood, Serving the St. Louis Metro Area, MO

Seasonal maintenance is an automotive industry best practice that ensures peak performance as temperatures and driving conditions change. Fall is an excellent opportunity to maintain critical components susceptible to summer depreciation that also need to be in peak condition and performance when temperatures drop and the risk of adverse driving conditions increase. We have detailed below the fall automotive maintenance best practices recommended by Ford and are here if you need expert assistance readying your vehicle for reliable and safe fall travels. Continue reading the fall maintenance tips and schedule service as needed at Bommarito Ford in Hazelwood, MO.

Tire Inspection

Fall seasonal maintenance should include a tire inspection that confirms sufficient tread wear, traction, and safety. Certified Ford tire inspections include an irregular wear assessment, sidewall damage check, tread depth measurement, and air pressure adjustment. With winter right around the corner, fall maintenance often includes tire replacement service.

Battery Inspection and Testing

Fall is positioned after extreme summer heat known to cause rapid battery depreciation and before winter’s sub-zero temperatures that cause sluggish battery performance. This makes fall the perfect time to get a battery inspection with diagnostic testing. Certified Ford battery inspections include checking for case deformities, corroded terminal-post connections, and leaking fluid. We also recommend testing batteries to verify cold-cranking amperes and reserve capacity.

Windshield Wiper Blade Check and Replacement

Windshield wiper blades work hard, clearing moisture from the windshields during the spring and summer, and summer’s heat can cause the rubber blades to become brittle and less effective. Fall maintenance should include a windshield wiper blade inspection and replacement if they have lost integrity. Telltale signs of replacing wiper blades include rubber damage, leaving a hazy film/streaks, and making poor contact with the windshield.

HVAC Inspection

With temperatures falling, an HVAC inspection ensures that heating components are at peak performance for comfortable driving. Be sure to check the heater, defroster, steering wheel warmers, and seat warmers.

Get Fall Maintenance Service at Bommarito Ford

Ford owners in Hazelwood, Florissant, Bridgeton, and St. Charles, MO, can schedule fall maintenance services online or by phone. The online service scheduling tool is always accessible with an internet connection and completed within minutes. Customers can also stop by the Ford express service lane for routine fall maintenance without scheduling appointments.