Your Guide to Spring Car & Tire Maintenance

Post-Winter Car & Tire Maintenance Checklist

As the winter lets go of its icy grip, check some or all of these items off your to-do list.

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• Change out your winter tires.

  If you haven’t already, change from your winter tires to a set of all-season or summer tires. You’ll get more life out of your winter tires next season and you’ll add safety to your warm-weather trips.

• Get an alignment.

  Why? Because when your tires and wheels are properly aligned, you’ll get more miles per gallon (or range), and your tires will last longer. While you’re at it, get your tires rebalanced.

• Get your battery checked.

  Time and weather will wear down your car’s battery. Instead of finding yourself stranded, get to Les Schwab and have yours checked out. If you need a new one, our pros will take care of the installation.

• Check your tire tread and air pressure.

  Use the penny test to determine how much tread you have left on your tires. Or stop by Les Schwab and we’ll check them for free. We’ll even top off the air pressure on all four tires, including the spare if you request it.

• Get your tires rotated.

  This quick chore can help spot uneven tire wear early, saving you money. At Les Schwab, we’ll rotate your tires for free when you buy them from us.

• Change your oil and other fluids.

  Don’t have time or the space to change yours? Some Les Schwab locations offer oil changes. Schedule your appointment today.

• Replace wiper blades.

  The winter months will chew away at the rubber on those blades. Now is a good time to replace them, before you’re caught in a rainstorm with streaky windows. Don’t forget to add wiper fluid. Your local Les Schwab carries and can install your next set of wiper blades.

• Clean your headlight covers.

  While you’re at it, replace the low and high beams if they are burned out or haven’t been changed in a while.

• Check your indicators.

  With one person outside the vehicle and another behind the driver’s seat, check the brake lights, backup lights, as well as turn signals in the front and rear.

• Get your brakes checked.

  Among the most important parts of your vehicle are your brakes. If they’re starting to make noises, grab, pulse, or feel soft when you hit the pedal, it might be time to head into Les Schwab for a free visual inspection and professional recommendations.