Well, we made it through another harsh Canadian winter.
You probably took good care of yourself and your home, however, as far as your car or truck is concerned, it still had to perform no matter how severe the weather was in your part of the country.
Now that the milder weather is back, you still use your vehicle as if nothing had changed. Here’s some good advice: Take a few minutes and have a thorough look at your vehicle.
It probably took some abuse over the winter and it doesn’t take rocket science or a mechanic’s diploma to find the damage that may have occurred.
Begin by looking at your tires (even if you kept the winter tires on) to see if their pressure seems equal (then use a gauge to verify your observations).
Secondly, turn the lights on and verify if any of them are burnt out. At the same time, make sure none of the lenses are cracked or broken, which is something that can happen in the winter.
Then lean under the car just to see if anything is broken.
Once again, you don’t have to be a mechanic to discover a part that’s hanging or that doesn’t seem right.
Fire up the engine to see if the exhaust isn’t leaking, something that may happen in older cars. Finally, have a careful look at your usual parking spot.
If you notice a recent-looking oil stain or any other liquid, have your mechanic examine your car. You see, this kind of preventive maintenance really isn’t rocket science!