Winter auto repair tips includes auto tuning which is changing out your spark plugs on the newer cars. Now while you are changing out your spark plugs notice the electrodes of each spark plug. Each spark plug will tell a story of how that combustion chamber is performing. For example, an oily tip around the electrode area would indicate that you are burning engine oil inside of that cylinder. Your car engine maybe telling you also that your piston rings or your valve guide seals are beginning to wear and leak engine oil internally. While you are changing your engine oil this is a good time to inspect parts of your exhaust system such as the catalytic converter, muffler, and your tail pipe. If you see, any collapsed exhaust pipes or holes in your muffler or tail pipe then replace these auto parts also.
After you perform, the repairs on the cars exhaust system start inspecting your vehicle’s suspension components. What I mean is to look at your shocks, McPherson struts, upper and lower ball joints and the tie rod ends on both the front and back of the car or truck you are working on. I forgot to mention that while you are working on your vehicle try to practice safety by wearing old winter clothes such as your winter boots for the slippery surface under the car or truck and an old pair of winter gloves to prevent you from being burned. As you can see these winter, automotive repair tips such as your tune-up, oil change, and your car’s exhaust system will prevent you from having car problems and being stranded out in the cold winter months ahead.
Last few automobile parts that need to be inspected and replaced if needed are your front disc brake pads, front brake calipers, rear drum brakes and brake hardware, the car battery, and the condition of your timing belt. Most timing belts need to be inspected or replaced every 60,000 miles to prevent car problems such as broken or bent exhaust and intake valves. Not only will you have a well taken care of vehicle but you will also improve your fuel efficiency. Winter automotive repair tips would not be complete until you hook up your scan tool if you have a “check engine light” and get your obd system scanned and fixed.
