Fall Car Care Month | Cooley Mazda
It’s Fall Car Care Month at Cooley Mazda, which means we’re helping drivers with all their fall car-care maintenance needs! Staying on top of vehicle maintenance is important in general, but it’s even more important during the fall when temperatures drop and road conditions change. See what kinds of services and maintenance tasks we recommend before fall arrives.
For all of your general service and maintenance needs in the Troy, rely on our service center.
Fall Car Care Month Checklist
Battery Check
Since your battery has to work harder during the colder fall months, you’ll want to have your battery inspected and replaced if necessary.
Tire Inspection
Check your tires for tread depth to make sure they don’t need to be replaced before fall. You’ll also want to keep an eye on your tires’ air pressure levels since the air pressure in your tires can drop as it gets colder. All you need to check your tires’ air pressure levels is a tire gauge, which you can purchase online through our parts store.
Heater/Defrost Check
Have your heater and defrost systems inspected to make sure you’ll be able to stay warm this fall. You’ll also want to make sure your defrost system works properly so that you’ll be able to see the roads of Albany if your windshield frosts overnight.
Oil Change
Colder temperatures can make your oil thicken, so you’ll want to schedule an oil change before fall arrives if your oil level is low.
Brake Inspection
Have your brake pads, brake discs, and brake fluid inspected before fall to make sure you’ll be able to have complete control as you drive.
Emergency Kit
An emergency kit can be extremely helpful in case your car breaks down or you get into a serious situation. We recommend packing your emergency kit with items like a blanket, food, jumper cables, batteries, a first aid kit, and a shovel
Fall Maintenance FAQs
How often should you change your oil during the fall season?
You’ll want to check your owner’s manual for a more specific number, but most vehicles can go anywhere between 7,500 and 10,000 miles between oil changes. Be sure to check your oil level once or twice a month during the fall since oil can thicken in colder weather.
How long should I let my car warm up before driving it during the fall season?
When you start your engine, your car only needs about one to two minutes to warm up. After that, it’s good to drive around Latham. Once you start driving, the engine will warm up even faster.
Are MAZDA vehicles good for driving in the fall weather?
Not only are Mazda vehicles equipped with everything you need to drive around efficiently in the fall, but they’re ideal for all kinds of road conditions and weather. Take a look at our inventory at Cooley Mazda to see which of our Mazda vehicles would be great for you this fall.
Schedule Service in Rensselaer This Fall
Contact us to prepare your Mazda for the fall months ahead. We’ll help you conveniently schedule service at a time that works for you, and answer any questions you have along the way.