Seasonal Maintenance Recommendations

Four seasons of mostly good year-round driving weather and road conditions make it very easy to overlook important vehicle maintenance when you live in Florida. While you do not have to worry about snowy or icy roads, plenty of weather and driving conditions require you to ensure your car, pickup, SUV or van is in top running condition.

No matter which make or model that you drive, Winter Haven Honda has the service facilities, expertise and parts available to make it runs like new again with the following seasonal services.

 Fall Seasonal Services

The fall weather means shorter days, longer nights and cooler weather. In Florida, that generally means better driving conditions than when a tropical storm system is blowing through the area. Storms still could occur through November and even later at times, but a good fall service will ensure your vehicle is tuned, the tires and wheels are balanced, rotated and getting good traction, and the charging and electrical systems are in good shape.

We can check the alternator and battery to make sure your car is getting the power it needs to run efficiently. We also can do a full tire rotation and wheel balance that helps to ensure you have good traction and handling for your upcoming travels. A tune-up helps to maximize power and fuel efficiency. Brakes also get checked and maintained as needed.

Winter Seasonal Services

Wintertime travels means lots of nighttime driving in cooler weather. You need to ensure your antifreeze, belts and hoses are in good shape for the wintertime weather. Your wiper blades and fluid need to be in good shape to keep the windscreen clear of water and debris. If you wake up on a particularly cold morning, wiper fluid with deicer can help to remove any frost that might build up and obscure your driving vision.

While Florida does not get snowfall, many people still wind up traveling through areas that do. We can mount and balance snow tires for those who need them for wintertime travels and help to ensure you get the best possible traction and handling while driving in less-than ideal conditions.

Spring Seasonal Services

Springtime is when Florida motorists really need to make sure their vehicles are ready for just about anything. The potential for very heavy rains make it especially important for your wiper blades to be in their best possible shape. Double-edge and triple-edge wiper blades do a great job of ridding the windscreen of sheets of water cascading down from the rainy skies. You also need good wiper fluid and electrical power to make it work right.

Spring also is when many motorists wisely have the brakes checked and maintained as needed, exhaust leaks repaired and all-season radials mounted, balanced and rotated. The Air conditioning system always benefits from a full inspection and any needed repairs so that you know you will have good and cool travels on even the hottest and muggiest days in Florida.

Summer Seasonal Services

Belts, hoses and coolant rank among the most important maintenance items to have done before the hot and humid summer days begin. We can flush and fill your cooling system and replace any worn hoses and the thermostat as needed. That will help to keep the engine running at a good, cool temperature while delivering the best possible power and fuel economy.

Our skilled Service Team at Winter Haven Honda can check and change the fuel filter as needed while also doing a full oil and oil filter change. Many drivers find it is a good idea to run higher viscosity motor oil during the summer months to help keep the engine operating temperatures lower. All belts and hoses get a thorough inspection, and we can do any annual maintenance as recommended by the factory to help ensure your vehicle stays running as well as possible.

Visit our highly skilled team of technicians at Honda of Winter Haven for any due seasonal service! You can visit our Service Page to schedule online or you can call 863-259-4990!