Five DIY Car Maintenance Tips for Fall

As the days get shorter and the air gets cooler, it's time to start thinking about getting your vehicle ready for the change in season. While some seasonal car maintenance will require the assistance of a service technician, we have compiled a list of five simple do-it-yourself car maintenance projects that will better prepare your Honda for the autumn days ahead.

1. Wiper Blade Replacement: Wiper blades should be replaced every fall since they tend to take more abuse from road grime and windshield-washer solution due to the harsh weather conditions the fall and winter months can create. Since wiper blades are relatively simple to replace and cost around $10-$20.

2. Check Your Spare: Fall is the perfect time to check your vehicles spare tire to ensure that it is properly inflated. Since a tire pressure gauge is relatively inexpensive, $7 to $20, and requires little experience to use, the process should be easy and painless. Unfortunately, for every 10-degree drop in temperature the tire pressure drops one PSI, or pound per square inch according to the AAA.

3. Top Off Fluids: Autumn is the perfect time to make sure your vehicles fluids are full and ready for the impending cold weather. Windshield-washer fluid should be replaced before fall hits with a solution that is suited for colder weather. Another important fluid to check is your Honda's antifreeze level. The last fluid you should top off is the brake-fluid. If the level is low, just add the appropriate type of brake fluid as your vehicle's brake fluid will typically go down as your brakes wear.

4. Change Air Filter: As your vehicles air filter gets corroded with debris it causes a pressure drop that can restrict airflow. This restriction can affect your Honda's performance, fuel economy, and cause your car's emissions to deteriorate. All of which will not go away until the filter is replaced. 

5.  Check Lights and Battery Terminals: As your vehicle's battery gets corroded it can start to cause electrical issues and ignition problems. If you notice any corrosion on the cable connectors or posts, you can use a brush to clean it. Also, don't forget to make sure your vehicles lights are all working properly. Since fall's nights are longer and darker, it is important to make sure your everything is in proper working order. If any of your vehicles lights seem dim or low, you can replace them easily, without tools and for a low cost.


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Why is it Necessary to Regularly Service your Car

Most car owners hardly pay any heed to the importance of regular servicing of their cars but such negligence in the maintenance of a car may lead fatal issues. Regular servicing and proper maintenance is imperative for the efficient functioning of a vehicle. However good, maybe the parts or the manufacturing technology of a vehicle, negligence on the maintenance front would eventually result in a complete breakdown. To avoid such failures, it is necessary to keep the cars in perfect running condition by regular servicing of the automobile.



A car servicing is not merely the washing up and cleaning of the car, it is much more than what meets the eye. The mechanical parts of the vehicle are subject to friction and this wear and tear could lead to their failure, to avoid this situation proper oiling and greasing is required in all the moving parts of the automobile engine.

A vehicle servicing essentially includes processes such as changing the engine oil, replacing the oil filter / air filter / fuel filter, replacing the spark plugs, tuning the engine, checking and maintaining the level of brake, power steering and transmission fluid and checking the condition of the tyres. In the colder or extremely hot regions of the country, such as Alhambra and Pasadena regular vehicular servicing becomes much more important, owing to the unforgiving weather conditions. Regular visit to a service centre with experienced workers will not only ensure you safety but also gurantee better fuel economy and longer life of your vehicle.

The services facility at Goudy Honda keeps their customers happy by keeping their Honda cars in perfect running conditions. Goudy Honda’s dedicated and competent team of trained engineers ensures the customer a complete peace of mind. The Express Service centers operate seven days a week to ensure the customers timely delivery of their vehicles. The service engineers at Goudy Honda have a combined experience of over 242 years, servicing Honda Automobiles. Goudy Honda Service is the service centre chains of Goudy Honda, a 40-year old, family owned Honda dealership, which has an assortment of pre-owned and new Honda cars.

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