O'Neill Honda

  

Spring Cleaning

            While many of us "winterize" our vehicles and make sure they are ready for winter. We often overlook them when winter is finally over.    Many times during the winter we are not able to clean the exterior and interior to maximize the life of the vehicle. The paint, windshield, moldings, tires, wheels take a beating from ice, snow, dirt, and salt used on the streets to melt the snow...and now is the time to clean up your car.  Give your car a thorough wash and wax, vacuum out the interior; put away your ice scraper and any other "winter items" you carry in your car so they are available for next winter.   If you don't have the time then take your car in for a professional car detailer so you can rid the exterior and interior of any residue left over from the winter months.

 

 

Spring Service Suggestions

 Oil and filter change

            Take your car into your dealership for an oil and filter change.  Ask them to inspect the tires, wipers, belts, hoses, fluid levels and under the vehicle for any needed services. At O'Neill Honda this inspection is included as part of your oil change.  Remember the fast change oil and filter companies do offer a "fast" turn around but are they performing this inspection?  Are they adding the proper fluids to your car to make it dependable?  Are they using qualified trained factory technicians?  Servicing your Honda at a Honda Dealership will ensure the continued HONDA reliability you chose when you purchased your vehicle.
 

Air Conditioning.

             Start up your car and turn on the air conditioning system, using the recirculate mode and max A/C mode.  How long before it starts cooling??  If it takes longer than a few minutes to start cooling, consider having your A/C system inspected by your Honda dealership before the hot days of summer arrive in Kansas City.  Make sure that you are not getting the most from your A/C system.
 

Trip Preparation

             Are you planning your spring break vacation or a long weekend trip to the lake?  Make sure your oil and filter have been changed recently.  Walk around your car, are all the lights working, and are the tires filled to proper settings?  Check under the hood, do you see any leaks, any wet areas that may indicate a potential breakdown?  Is the battery corroded?  Check all your fluid levels, top off any that are low.  With your Honda make sure that you only use Honda power steering fluid and Honda transmission fluids to top off these systems.  Using other brands of fluids in these two systems can lead to premature deterioration in operation and durability.

 

            If you are out of town and need service, always try to find an authorized Honda dealer near you as they will have the Honda genuine parts, accessories and Honda trained and certified technicians to service your car.  During an emergency if you are unable to make it to a Honda dealership, make sure you save receipts and pay close attention to any repairs performed.