Tips: Spring Car Care

Everyone loves spring’s warmer temperatures and brighter days. They’re perfect for weekend cruises or weekend road trips. Whatever’s on the agenda, make sure your vehicle’s ready. How? A few spring car care tips always do the trip. Here are our Newport, OR Toyota of Newport team’s recommendations.

Have Your Filters Checked

Cabin filters and engine filters serve critical roles. Cabin filters keep dust, dirt, and particulate matter out of the cabin. Engine filters keep your engine free of sticky, dirty buildup. When the weather changes, and before tackling your springtime driving schedule, check your cabin and engine filters. While experts recommend changing cabin filters every 30,000 miles, it’s advisable to change your oil filter every 15,000 to 30,000 miles or as needed.

Deep Clean Your Headlight Assemblies

Headlights and taillights pick up all kinds of stuff during your routine daily commutes. To maintain optimal exterior lighting, polish hazy headlight assemblies with baking soda, water, and a soft brush. Your headlights may also require bulb replacement or entirely new assemblies.