Fall Maintenance For Your Jeep
That temperature is dropping at night against your will but that's okay: You've got a Jeep! That said, it can't hurt to ensure that you will get the best out of your Jeep by Autumn, because fixing things is way easier then than in the dead of winter! Especially if you don't happen to own a heated garage! You want to prevent things like rust, tire-wear, and things like animal damage, all year, but especially in the fall!
First of all, check out those gargantuan tires!
Be able to replace your own tires on your own Jeep, whatever size they are, even if you practice with an experienced friend a few times. Know where the tire jack, spare tire, and the tire-rod is found in your Jeep, as well as the manual! You can go about resolving tire elements a few ways, some vary by state (tire-chains we're looking at you). Seriously, consider that even though the days are still warm enough for shorts, the nights see frost, and with frost comes: ice. If your tires are bald from road trips and running all over the place, it's time to get some all-weather tires or winter tires on! Weekly tire gauge checks for correct air pressure, if not for best traction yield, but also because mistaken air pressure amounts influences the way that they wear, and can interfere with the Jeep's complex 4x4 systems. Also, note any cracking or damaged sidewalls.
Maintaining your Jeep in the Fall involves several things!
Regularly scheduled maintenance at an approved Jeep dealer (that's where we come in!) is a principal recommendation when having a vehicle like a Jeep! All sorts of things improve this way, from fuel economy and vehicle longevity to performance reliability and resale value. Remember to monitor fluid levels and realistically examine warning lights on the display, it may be more than that finicky E-brake light: it could also be that the actual brakes need a check-up, for example!
Anything that Jeep Owners agree on to check on?
Yes! Any mud, dirt, sediment, beach sand, and other off-road residues can produce rust, wear, fading, and worse! Take that thing out and wash it down with soap and water, then consider getting it waxed and sprayed underneath with a product that resists rust- especially where there is snow and salt is used to melt it. Slush mats certainly do wonders for carpeting, and even in the fall, the sun is a relentless fading/drying force upon the surfaces of you Jeep so consider getting both a cargo mat and a seat cover! Even the little things can take down the mightiest warrior when they add up, don't let sticky pollen, gravel, dust, and salt-filled sand get the best of your ride! Oh yeah, we have heard that dryer sheets well-placed (think away from anything hot) can deter rodents from using your air-filter as a nest or stockpile of acorns, but we also haven't been able to get an official comment from the rodent community quite yet.
Where can I take My Jeep For Fall Maintenance?
Well, funny you should ask, if you are in the Bedford NY region, you can take it right here to the Bedford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Service Center! You can schedule an appointment here, and Our Certified Service Technicians will get you ready to tackle the worst weather can throw your way! We'll talk to you then!