Important Maintenance Checks to Perform to Ensure Your 2017 GMC Canyon is Ready for Spring
As the winter season tapers off into spring, you are probably more than anxious to climb inside your pickup and head on some much-needed vacations and also off-road for some outdoor fun. One truck that makes a great choice is the 2017 GMC Canyon. Standing in the midsize segment, it boasts strong engine choices, upscale features, a smooth and comfortable ride, and great towing capability. Not only that, but it is also the best pick for off-road excursions. But to ensure your truck is in good condition to handle the spring season, there are some importance maintenance checks to do. To learn what these vital checks are, keep reading!
Check Wheel Alignment
To ensure your truck is ready to drive smoothly into the spring season, you should check the alignment of your wheels. Wheels are meant to be lined up straight, but they can easily be knocked out of whack by every day driving maneuvers like running over unavoidable potholes, etc. Unfortunately, when your wheels are out of alignment, some negative problems occur. One problem is that your truck won’t handle as well when driven. Instead of just driving straight ahead, you will constantly have to fight your steering wheel so you don’t drive off the road. This can be both dangerous and tiresome. Another problem that results from a poor wheel alignment is that it causes your tires to wear out prematurely, which means more time and money spent on replacements.
Check Tire Treads
Another good way to get your truck ready for spring is by checking the treads on each of your tires – especially if your wheels have not been in good alignment. Having good, solid treads on all of your car’s tires is vital to on-road safety. Without efficient treads, your tires will be unable to grip the road properly, causing your truck to slip along the road – an even greater risk in poor weather conditions. When checking your tires, if you notice excessive wear long the edges, or a tread depth that is low, it is time to get a new set.
Inspect the Brakes
As one of the most important safety systems your truck has, its brakes should be inspected to confirm that they are in good working condition. This is of even larger importance if you plan on taking road trips as nice spring weather blooms. If your brakes are noisier or rougher than usual, or you are having a hard time bringing your truck to a stop, then it’s crucial to have your brakes inspected by a professional mechanic and have the necessary repairs completed as soon as possible.
Check the Battery
Having to endure the frigid months of winter can be rough. But you aren’t the only one who suffers from the cold winter season – your truck does too. Cold weather is particularly harmful on car batteries, causing them to deteriorate quickly and become much less reliable. So, as winter rolls away and spring sweets in to take its place, it’s a good idea to have your truck’s battery checked. This is especially true if your battery is more than four years old and can sometimes take a few seconds to start the engine.
Top Off the Coolant Level
As temperatures rise, your truck’s cooling system will have to work harder to keep the engine cool. A good way to ensure your engine stays cool this spring is by checking the coolant level. Without enough coolant, your engine is sure to overheat, so if levels are low, top it off. If your coolant level continues to run low, there may be a leak, so have it checked by a professional mechanic and repaired promptly in order to avoid potential damage.
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