As the weather turns warmer in April, it's typically a good time to visit Fitzgerald Mazda of Annapolis to have your Mazda serviced. This is usually the time to stay on track with routine maintenance after the winter months. An oil change is one of the services performed before the spring and summer seasons as you want to use a thicker oil in your car because of the higher temperatures in Laurel, MD.
Filters
As part of your scheduled maintenance, you want to have someone in Pasadena, MD, change the filters in your car. By replacing the cabin filter, you can help remove some pollen and other allergens that could cause sneezing and itchy eyes while driving. This is also important because small animals can sometimes make their way into the filter during the winter months to stay warm.
Tires
Have someone in Baltimore rotate your tires and change them to those appropriate for the summer season if you have winter tires on your car. Check the tire pressure as well, as you don't need to have it set as high as you would in the winter months. Look for any damage that could be present from driving in snowy conditions in Annapolis, as you might not see debris on the road if they are covered with snow. You also want to check the alignment of your car, especially if you have experienced driving over potholes due to winter weather conditions.
Brakes
Part of your scheduled maintenance should include checking your brake system. Driving on snow-covered roads in Washington DC or on icy surfaces can sometimes use your brakes more often in the winter months, which means that your brake pads could be depleted sooner than they are in the spring and summer. The brake fluid should be checked as well, especially if you notice that the pedal is softer than usual.
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