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4 Tips to Spring Cleaning Your Vehicle

With springtime here, you may want to use this season of rebirth to deep clean your vehicle. Learn what steps you should take to spring clean your vehicle thoroughly with this post that Oilrich in ;Connecticut, ;Massachusetts and New York has prepared for ;you.

Spring is often regarded as a season of rebirth and an opportunity to start anew. That's why many people use it as an excuse to deep clean everything, from their closets to their entire house. However, some may forget to give their vehicles a deep spring cleaning, too.

Keeping a clean vehicle is extremely important. Caring for your vehicle's cleanliness can have an impact on its performance, maintenance, its appearance, and even its lifespan.

For that reason, if you want to give your vehicle a thorough spring cleaning session, continue reading the post below to learn tips on how to do just that.

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How to Spring Clean Your Vehicle

Give Your Vehicle a Thorough Decluttering

First of all, you need to check your habits. If you treat your vehicle like a closet with wheels or a rolling junkyard, you should stop. Not only are you making your vehicle dirtier and more cluttered, but you're also making it heavier, which can affect its fuel-efficiency and performance.

That's why you should take some time to look through your vehicle. Take a plastic bag or basket and start picking up everything in your vehicle that shouldn't be there (from trash and books to clothing and shoes). Put everything back where it belongs, so you don't lose your belongings, and so you can drive around in a cleaner and lighter vehicle.

Keep Your Vehicle Washed and Waxed

Of course, an important part of spring cleaning your vehicle is actually getting it washed and waxed. When you drive around in a dirty vehicle, you're inadvertently letting the filth eat away at the vehicle's paint job and even its components. This can have negative consequences on the vehicle's performance, lifespan, and resale value. Furthermore, a dirty vehicle can also affect your health since you would be breathing in all of the dust and germs whenever you're driving around.

That's why, when you go about washing and waxing your vehicle, you need to be very thorough. Washing it every other week will help you avoid all of the dire consequences mentioned above. Plus, waxing it regularly will also provide a protective layer on its exterior.

Of course, you shouldn't forget the interiors either. Vacuum the seats, wipe down the dashboard, and clean out every nook and cranny. Your vehicle should smell clean and be sparkly and sanitary so that you can drive it around safely and powerfully for longer.

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Change Up the Fluids and Filters

You should deep clean your vehicle's outer components every so often to keep them shiny and working good as new. Well, the same thing goes for its inner components. Your vehicle needs certain fluids to function correctly (from the transmission fluid, the power steering fluid, and the synthetic oil). However, time and use can cause them to get dirty.

This can be bad news because, if left to its own devices, the filth inside those fluids can interfere with the component's functioning and may even accelerate its wear and tear process.

For that reason, since you're already caring for your vehicle's outside cleanliness, you should also take this chance to change out the fluids and filters in your vehicle so that it can run smoothly for longer.

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Visit a Professional Mechanic

Finally, you should stop by a mechanic during your spring cleaning session. If you're already making sure your vehicle is clean, why not make sure that it's in top condition, too?

Plus, the change in season is the perfect time for a routine inspection. This is because it's a good idea to ensure your vehicle is ready for the conditions of the upcoming months. A professional mechanic will be able to look at your vehicle, assess its needs, provide the necessary fine-tuning, and prepare it for the hotter months.