5 Simple Maintenance Tips for Spring

1. Check your windshield wipers. Icy windshields have likely created some extra wear and tear on your wipers and reduced the flexibility in the rubber. Since reliable wipers are a necessity, make sure you check them over every three months.


2. If you drive with all season tires, take the time to check the tread depth this spring. You don't want to find out your tires are worn because you've started hydroplaning on a rainy day. Adjust the air pressure to the recommended inflation for your tires and book a tire rotation to prolong the life of your tires and keep you safer on the road.


3. Change the oil. Ask about the benefits of switching to synthetic oil.


4. Clean the exterior thoroughly. Take some extra time really clean the undercarriage area where road salt can cling. An especially thorough cleaning is necessary to avoid rust.


5. Top up your fluids. After operating during cold temperatures, your vehicle's transmission fluid, window washer fluid, coolant and power steering fluids should all be checked.

6 Tips to Increase Gas Mileage

With spring and summer coming up why spend more money on gas than you have to? Instead you can you put that money saved towards summer activities! Here are 6 simple tips to help increase your gas mileage:

• Tune-Up: Keep your car properly tuned to improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent.
• Tire Pressure: Keep tires properly inflated and improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent.
• Motor Oil: Improve gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent by using the grade of motor oil recommended by the manufacturer.
• Air Filters: Replacing clogged air filters on older vehicles can improve fuel economy and will improve performance and acceleration on all vehicles.

• Gas Cap: Damaged, loose or missing gas caps allow gas to vaporize into the air.
• Fix It: Addressing a serious maintenance problem, like a faulty oxygen sensor, can significantly improve mileage.