Fall Maintenance in Elmhurst, IL
The fall season brings with it plenty of exciting events to look forward to around Elmhurst, such as camping, farmers markets, and other recreational activities. If you want to make it to each of them reliably, you’ll want to rely on the services of your trusted Buick or GMC vehicle. To keep it running with maximum efficiency, visit our Service Center here at Al Piemonte Buick GMC for maintenance procedures. Ahead, you’ll find some of the important aspects of your model that you should uphold.
Lights
As the fall season approaches and progresses, you’ll notice that the sun sets much earlier than usual, prompting you to use your vehicle’s illuminators more than you would have throughout the summer season. Because you’ll be flicking the switch to your car’s headlights often and keeping them engaged for long periods of time, it’s wise to make it a point to check on each point of lighting that your model emits. One of the most straightforward ways to go about this is to find an available spot at Ben Allison Park, engage your illuminators, and perform a walk around to see if anything is amiss. If you find that a bulb is burned out or they appear dim, contact us so we can troubleshoot further!
Tires
Consider the number of miles you may have accumulated while traveling through East North Avenue during the summer. The intense heat that the tires affixed to your vehicle were subjected may have caused over inflation, as the pressure within them rises alongside the outside temperature. It’s also possible that it may have worn unevenly, which our team of trained technicians will be happy to inspect when you’re here at our location. They’ll thoroughly evaluate them for signs of attrition as well as over inflation, and will present you with bespoke solutions as to what they can do to help to correct any problems found. Because of cold Illinois winters, it may be prudent to swap to a set of winter tires to combat future temperature drops and inclement weather.
Cabin Air Filter
One item of your GMC or Buick model that works hard but is hidden from sight is the cabin air filter. You’ll find it sequestered behind your glovebox, where it acts as a barrier between harmful particulate matter and the inside of your vehicle. Once it becomes clogged up with contaminants, the filter gradually loses its effectiveness in providing your interior with purified air to breathe. This process is hastened in the summer months, as the air conditioning system will naturally entrap more debris on the cabin air filter, likely accelerating the chances that you’ll need a factory-fresh one come autumn. There are various other aspects of your model that you’ll want to check in order for it to run well for the upcoming crisp season, so reach out to us if you want to find out more!
