Seasonal Car Maintenance Checklist for Wayne, NJ Drivers

Spring (March – May)

Wash the underbody to flush winter road salt before it eats your brake lines and subframe.

Rotate tires, check tread depth, and confirm alignment after pothole season.

Replace wiper blades and top off washer fluid for spring rain.

Test the AC system before the first heat wave — refrigerant capacity tests are cheap; a failed compressor isn't.

Summer (June – August)

Check coolant condition and concentration — heat is the #1 killer of NJ engines.

Inspect the battery; summer heat is harder on batteries than winter cold.

Verify tire pressure weekly — hot pavement raises pressures fast.

Service the brakes if you're heading to the shore with a full load.

Fall (September – November)

Replace cabin and engine air filters before heater season.

Test the charging system — alternator weakness shows up first in cool, damp mornings.

Top up or change oil before temps drop; cold-weather starts are hardest on old oil.

Inspect belts and hoses for cracks.

Winter (December – February)

Switch to a winter washer fluid rated for -25°F or colder.

Check tire tread (4/32" minimum for snow) and pressure weekly.

Carry a jump pack — Wayne winters routinely kill weak batteries.

Watch for ABS or traction-control warning lights; salty roads corrode wheel-speed sensors fast.

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