{"id":357,"date":"2017-08-08T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pizanoinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=357"},"modified":"2017-07-29T03:11:50","modified_gmt":"2017-07-29T03:11:50","slug":"end-of-summer-is-a-perfect-time-for-car-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pizanoinsurance.com\/blog\/end-of-summer-is-a-perfect-time-for-car-care\/","title":{"rendered":"End of Summer is a Perfect Time for Car Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As summer time ends and your summer activities are finished, it&rsquo;s the perfect time to care for your car before winter arrives in the Wayzata, MN area.&nbsp;An untimely breakdown is never convenient, but during the cold weather, it can be dangerous.&nbsp;Now is the perfect time to review your vehicle&rsquo;s owner&rsquo;s manual to see if there are any manufacturer&rsquo;s recommended schedules for service that need your attention.&nbsp;Beyond the recommendations, here are a few other items to consider.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Is it time for an oil change?&nbsp;Most recommend every 3,000 miles if the majority of your miles are stop-and-go short trips.<\/li>\n<li>How&rsquo;s the engine running?&nbsp;If you&#8217;re experiencing rough idling, stalling, less power, or a noticeable decrease in fuel economy, these issues can increase in cold weather.<\/li>\n<li>Are there driveability issues?&nbsp;Are you experiencing hard stops, pulling to one side while stopping or driving, or if you hear noises when you&rsquo;re driving, turning, or stopping that is new, then it&rsquo;s time to have them checked.<\/li>\n<li>It could be time to have the cooling system flushed and the belts, clamps, and hoses checked.<\/li>\n<li>Depending on weather conditions where you live, your battery may need to be replaced or the fluid checked. 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