You may have started on spring house cleaning, but what about some spring maintenance for your car?  

Winter has surely taken its toll on your vehicle. With road trip season approaching, Galaxy Auto and Tire Center has five simple steps to make sure the next few months of driving goes smoothly. 

Check the Fluids: Address fluids used to keep your car running strong. After a cold winter, your car was working overtime. Have your mechanic check the all of the fluids to ensure your car is off to a fresh start for spring. 

Check the Coolant:  The coolant system http://www.galaxyautocenters.com/services/engine-cooling works overtime in the summer so your engine won’t overheat. Over time, coolant becomes corrosive so it is important to have your mechanic flush and refill the coolant every other year. Keeping your vehicle’s engine cooling system functioning effectively can help extend the life of your car – a big plus these days. Schedule an appointment http://www.galaxyautocenters.com/schedule-appointment to have your coolant checked by Galaxy Auto Centers today. 

Check the Tire Pressure: It’s easy to notice if your car starts smoking or a strange smell is coming from the hood, but it’s difficult for drivers to detect when their tire pressure is low. Consumer Reports determined that tires lose two to six PSI (pounds per inch) every six months, which can be anywhere from a 6% to 18% loss of the total pressure in a car tire. Deflated tires force your car’s engine to work harder, lowering fuel efficiency. Incorrect tire pressure is also associated with decreased steering response. Check your door placard for the recommended pressure or stop by your local Galaxy Auto and Tire Center for tire pressure adjustments. 

Check the Wiper Blades: Don’t wait until the first thunderstorm of the season to find out that your wiper blades aren’t working properly. Between the snow and ice of winter, your wiper blades have taken a beating. Look to see that your blades are not cracked or dry and make sure that when on, they wipe the windshield clear, without lines or streaks. Drop in anytime at Galaxy to purchase your windshield wipers http://www.galaxyautocenters.com/services/windshield-wipers, and we’ll put them on for free! 

Clean Your Car: After months of salty roads and slushy drives, washing your car will not only make your car seem shiny and new, it can increase performance and prolong the quality of your exterior paint. Be sure to have the undercarriage thoroughly washed too as road salt can eat away at the metal components. For the inside, a standard spray vinyl cleaner is perfect for cleaning the door panels and steering wheel.  The spray will also help to protect your dashboard against fading and sun damage. 

After your spring tune up, you’ll be ready to roll down the windows, crank up the music and enjoy a summer cruise in your car. Make sure your vehicle is ready for anything that summer throws your way at any of our Galaxy Auto and Tire Center locations, including Brooklyn Park, Columbia Heights and Spring Lake Park. 

Schedule an appointment: http://www.galaxyautocenters.com/schedule-appointment