Spring Car Care Tips

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Spring Car Care Tips (NAPSA)—Warmerspring tempera- tures make it the perfect timeto get out- side and do a routine checkup on your car, as winter weather can take a toll. ‘Thesefourcarcaretipswill get your car in tip-top shapebeforehitting the road for a spring getaway. Change Oil and Check Fluids Experts recommend getting oil changed every 3,000-5,000 miles. This keepsthe engine running well and pre- vents future damage. Whenyou'reat the dealer, get power steering, brake and transmissionfluids checked. Take four steps to get your car ready before your next road CheckTires Winter can be rough ona car’stires. Check the air pressure and add moreair if needed to maintain the recommended pressure from yourcar's manual. Tires should berotated every 5,000 miles, so take yourcarto the dealer or auto shop whendue. Fix Windshield and Replace Wipers Snow and rain can cause tears or cracks in the wiperblades,as well as chips in the windshield. Makesure they're both in goodcondition for springrains. Look Under the Hood Check for worn belts and hoses. ‘There can bevisible damage of cracks and frays from the cold temperatures, in which case you may need to get themreplaced.If you need to lubricate specific sections in and around motors and engines, WD-40 EZ-REACH is the perfect helper with its permanently attached, 8-inch, flexible straw that bends and keeps its shape to get the WD-40. Multi-Use Product you know andtrust into hard-to-reach areas. Following these four tips will give your car the tune-up it deservesafter winter. To see how WD-40 EZ-REACH helps tackle automotive maintenance, visit www.WD40.com.