| While it is true that Volkswagen is one of the makers | | | | are also great cleaners of car interiors. It is also |
| of quality cars and car parts, a VW car owner must | | | | advised to throw away any unwanted garbage that |
| still have with him VW repair manuals just to assure he | | | | was left under your seats over the winter. And since |
| will not get lost in doing the car repairs by himself. | | | | the country is now experiencing the spring season, |
| Nonetheless, the cliché "Prevention is better than | | | | now is the time to store your winter car mats in the |
| cure" is also true to automobiles especially during spring | | | | garage. |
| season. It is important to know how to take care of | | | | Apply a something to protect the vinyl surfaces of |
| your VW car on a spring season. This is to prevent | | | | your car including the dashboard, seats and the |
| your car against any undesirable severe car defect. | | | | steering wheel. These are susceptible to cracking, sun |
| After all, you do not want to spoil your car investment, | | | | damage and fading. A protectant must be applied at |
| right? | | | | the beginning of the season and touch it up regularly. |
| Summer driving conditions are tough on motorists and | | | | Change the oil of the car engine. Spring season is not |
| vehicles; and motorists can be safer if they observe | | | | the time for thinner oil like 5W30. Return to 10W30 for |
| and practice hot-weather car care tips. | | | | warmer weather. However, just make sure you stick |
| The following things must be kept in mind: | | | | to the manufacturer's recommended oil type for your |
| Replace your winter tires with spring tires. But say you | | | | car to avoid inconveniences an engine damages. |
| do not have winter tires, it is still equally important to | | | | To make sure all fluids are topped up, check them all. |
| have all season tires rotated. Driving in the winter | | | | During winter season, fluids are easily depleted as your |
| weather can be hard on tires due to huge bulk of | | | | engine works harder in the colder weather. Make sure |
| snow. Rotating tires regularly extends their life. | | | | to double-check all the car's fluids regularly. |
| Eventually, these will give you better braking and | | | | Regardless of what kind of weather the atmosphere |
| handling. When you are driving on wet roads that are | | | | has, always check the brakes. One of the warning |
| typical during spring, better braking and handling is | | | | signs of a damaged brake system is brake noise, |
| especially important. | | | | including excessive grinding, squealing, screeching or |
| Check your wiper blades. Your wipers work hard all | | | | chatter. |
| winter removing away dirt and debris that stuck on | | | | Since it is a hot season, regularly wash your car. All |
| your windshield. It is also a good idea to replace them | | | | vehicles regardless of the finish (clear coat, acrylic, |
| in the spring to be prepared for rain showers. | | | | enamel, etc.) require regular washing throughout the |
| To avoid erosion and rusting, cleaning the underbody | | | | year to preserve the car's exterior. And, for the |
| must be done. In addition to washing the exterior, car | | | | preservation of the shine and protection of the surface |
| owners have to be sure to spray the underbody and | | | | of the vehicle, wax your vehicle once it has dried |
| underneath the rear and front bumpers to rinse away | | | | completely.Keep cars washed and waxed to help |
| any salt build-up. It is best advised to use a | | | | prevent rust and paint damage. |
| high-pressure sprayer or garden hose for high quality | | | | Those mentioned tips are simple yet you are assured |
| results. | | | | of those less costly repairs or none at all. |
| Vacuums are not only used in house cleaning. These | | | | |