Spring maintenance of your car

Spring maintenance of your car

For your worn-out car due to snow, rain, icing in winter conditions, maintenance is necessary. After the maintenance operations that are not carried out during these transition periods, they can come back to you as quite heavy financial burdens. Nowadays, we have compiled what you need to do in order to get more performance from your car and make it suitable for changing seasonal conditions.

Winter tires replacement

When spring arrives, winter tires must be replaced.
When spring arrives, winter tires must be replaced.

Winter tires, which are now mandatory in Turkey, must be replaced with the increasing temperature in spring. Winter tires, which increase grip on cold and slippery surfaces, increase the braking distance when the temperature rises above 10 degrees, limit grip on corners and result in a significant reduction in tire performance. This also reduces fuel performance. This means that the use of winter tires in the summer increases fuel consumption.

In addition, the use of winter tires, which are more expensive than usual, during the summer months leads to aging and more wear. For these reasons it is necessary to replace the winter tires as the weather warms up.

Hydraulic check

The hydraulic system, which provides movement and power, is very important. When the harsh winter conditions are over, one of the priorities you need to do is to change the fluid in the brakes. A possible leak in the brake hose leads to a reduction in the brake fluid. This will damage the brake system and reduce the brake response time. This will also damage the steering pump. For this reason, the level of hydraulic oil should be checked during spring maintenance.

Engine oil change

One of the most important factors affecting the performance of our car is engine oil.
One of the most important factors affecting the performance of our car is engine oil.

One of the checks necessary for all routine maintenance, not just for spring maintenance, is to check the engine oil! The main task of engine oil is to reduce the friction by laying a layer on the parts on the engine. Less friction prevents power loss and makes wheel turn more quickly. Thanks to its chemical cleaners, engine oil acts as a protection against rust and dirt. Due to the temperature in spring and summer, the engine oil heats up more. Therefore, you must change your engine oil before entering the spring season.

Air filter cleaning

In winter, the most frequently damaged parts of the vehicle can be clogged air filters by rainfall and mud. When the air filter of your car becomes dirty or clogged, the air intake to the engine becomes difficult to pass through the filter. If sufficient air does not enter the engine of your car, the engine draws down and the car consumes more fuel. It is therefore necessary to clean the filter using car care products. After wetting the filter using a cleaning spray, it is sufficient to drain off the dirt and rinse with water.

Exterior care

In winter, roads are salted to reduce the risk of vehicles slipping. This may cause rust on the underside of the vehicles. Similarly, the braking system of your vehicle may be adversely affected by salty roads. On the other hand, paint damage may occur due to weather changes. For this reason, it will be useful to clean the bottom of the car thoroughly and apply a polish for the exterior surface while performing spring maintenance of your vehicle.

Wiper replacement

Worn-out wipers must be cleaned or replaced.
Worn-out wipers must be cleaned or replaced.

In winter, the most used accessories in our vehicle is of course our front and rear wipers! You should clean your worn windscreen wipers under extreme conditions and replace them if there is excessive wear. You can understand the wear from excessive squeaking noise when you operate the wipers. Worn out wipers can cause scratches on your windscreen and rear windows. In addition, it is necessary to review the glass water spraying system that you use frequently in spring due to rain and dirty water coming from the road during the winter months. Possible blockages in the spray systems should be removed.

Air conditioning maintenance

As the air conditioner affects driving performance in hot weather, the pollen filter and the air conditioning gas should be replaced.
As the air conditioner affects driving performance in hot weather, the pollen filter and the air conditioning gas should be replaced.

Air conditioning is a must in your car, especially in very hot weather. For this reason, you should always check the air conditioning of your vehicle during spring maintenance. As the air conditioner affects driving performance in hot weather, the pollen filter should be replaced and the air conditioning gas should be replaced. If the air conditioning gas of your vehicle is missing, the cooling performance of your air conditioner decreases in hot weather and you cannot get the desired efficiency from your air conditioner.

On the other hand, bacteria love humid and cold environments. In winter, your vehicle's air conditioning system is the most suitable environment for air conditioning systems that will make you sick. Cleaning the pollen filters and renewing the air conditioning gas ensures that you do not have problems in spring and summer.

Battery check

Cold weather will wear down the most battery in your vehicle. The performance of your battery decreases as your vehicle starts. Moist air and sludge can cause malfunctions in the electronic system of the battery. For this reason, the connection parts must be checked for rust and oxidation and the adequacy of the charge level.