When you've got a Kia, you want to ensure that it always performs at its highest level. If you skip out on your vehicle's regular maintenance, you could risk more than you bargained. We know that your life gets busy, and sometimes, you can put your regular maintenance on the backburner. But, when "I'll do it next week" turns into a few months down the line, those small checkups can turn into large repair bills. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your bank account won't take an unnecessary hit for a vehicle repair.
At Home Maintenance Tips
You can do many things to ensure your vehicle is in good shape or get a heads up before things get too bad. Here are a couple of tips.
Check Tire Tread
There's a little trick you can perform to make sure your tires will have enough traction to grip the road in State College, PA, or Bellefonte. You can take a quarter and place it in the ridge of your tire tread. If the tread doesn't make it to Washington's head, it's time for you to give your tires a little love. The good news is that you may not need to purchase a new set right away. A simple tire rotation can buy you some time before you have to spring for a new set. Our mechanics can handle that for you so you can ensure traveling safety in the coming winter months.
Check Engine Oil
Checking your engine oil is as simple as pulling your oil's dipstick out and glancing at it for a few seconds. After you focus on the tip of the instrument, you should see oil on it. If the oil level is between the two lines on the dipstick, your oil is fine. If it's below the mark, it's time to change or add more oil to your vehicle.
Full Maintenance Checks at Lion County Kia
You can do many more things to ensure your vehicle is ready to go in Phillipsburg and Altoona. But there's an easier way to handle it. You can bring your vehicle into Lion County and let our professional mechanics prep your vehicle for the winter. You can schedule your service online and keep your Kia running smoothly for the coming months.