Spring Car Maintenance & Service Package

Winter conditions can be hard on your vehicle. Salt, potholes, and cold temperatures can wear down key systems. A spring maintenance check helps ensure your car is ready for warm-weather driving, long road trips, and rainy conditions.

Before you hit the road this spring:

• Check Tire Condition & Pressure: Proper tire maintenance helps promote fuel efficiency and safety. Visit your local Pep Boys to have your tires checked by a certified technician.
• Inspect Brakes: Winter driving can wear down brake components - get them checked. Visit your local Pep Boys to have your brakes inspected by a certified technician.
• Test the Air Conditioning System: Be ready for warmer weather. Test your air conditioning system before the warm weather hits, and visit your local Pep Boys if your cool air is not working properly.
• Replace Wiper Blades: Spring showers require clear visibility. Visit your local Pep Boys to have your windshield wipers inspected and replaced.
• Schedule a Comprehensive Car Inspection: Pep Boys' Spring Car Maintenance Package covers the essentials.

Regular car maintenance is key to keeping your vehicle running smoothly. Here's a basic checklist of essential car maintenance tasks:

• Oil and Oil Filter Change: Typically every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, depending on your vehicle's needs. You should always refer to your car's manual.
• Tire Rotation: To promote even tire wear and extend their lifespan, tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles; however, you should always refer to your car's manual.
• Fluid Level Inspection: Regularly check and top-off or replace your coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield wiper fluid.
• Brake Inspection: Ensure your brakes are in good condition by having a Pep Boys technician check brake pads, rotors, and fluid levels.
• Battery Check: Make sure your battery is charged and free of corrosion to help avoid starting issues, especially in cooler weather.
• Air Filter Replacement: For optimal engine performance, replace your air filter every 12,000 to 15,000 miles or as the manufacturer recommends.

A car maintenance checklist is a comprehensive guide to ensure your vehicle runs efficiently. Regularly following this checklist helps to prevent breakdowns and costly repairs. Here are the key components of a car maintenance checklist:

• Oil Changes: Keeping engine oil fresh ensures smooth engine performance.
• Brake Checks: Routine inspection of brake pads, rotors, and fluid.
• Tire Care: Rotate tires, check tread depth, and maintain proper tire pressure to extend tire life and improve handling.
• Battery Test: Regularly check your battery to ensure it's holding a charge, especially in cold weather.
• Fluid Checks: Inspect and top off all essential fluids, including coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and windshield washer fluid.
• Lights and Wipers: Check that all lights are functioning and that wipers are in good condition to handle rain and debris.