Americans spend almost three hours a day in their car, along with being at work or working-related activities. Wouldn’t it be logical to prepare your car and clean up your home for spring?
A recent survey by the U.S. Department of Transportation found that more than 241,000,000 vehicles are registered to travel on U.S. roads this spring. Many of these vehicles, trucks, and SUVs have likely just survived the harsh winter conditions and corrosive elements, such as freezing rain, snow, salt, and ice. This checklist contains simple tips for motorists to use in spring to be ready for changing road conditions and weather conditions.
-; As temperatures change, so does your tire pressure. Properly inflating your tires is critical for safety, performance and cost savings. Check your air pressure right away. The vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pressures for tires should be adhered to on the vehicle’s door placard or in your glove box.
Especially in warmer months, replacing your air filter can extend your vehicle’s useful life and improve fuel efficiency. Salt, sand, and other impurities could have entered your car’s air filter system in the winter months.
-Winter tires are not the best for spring and summer driving. Change to all-season tires immediately and save winter tires extra wear. You need to have enough tread on your tires in order to avoid dangerously reduced tire grip. You don’t know how to tell if you need new tires. The penny test is a simple method to determine if you need new tires. With Lincoln’s head facing you, insert a penny in the tire’s tread groove. You can see Abe’s entire head and it’s time to replace your tires.
-; Even though they all appear the same from the outside, all tires are not created equal inside. You should consider how you drive and what weather conditions you are facing when choosing the right tires for you. The most important thing for most people is a year-round, innovative tire with dependable handling in all conditions. Goodyear’s TripleTred Technology is a good example of this.
-; It is important to pay attention to many fluids, such as the engine oil and transmission fluid. The perfect time to ensure they are clean and in the correct levels is spring.
Visit your Goodyear dealer or go online for more information about tires for cars, light trucks and SUVs. www.goodyeartires.com.
