Top 5 Spring Maintenance Checks & Services in Kitchener, ON

Winter isn’t just hard on us: your Lexus has had its battery sapped and fluids frozen by below-zero temperatures, clung to roads slippery with ice and snow, and contended with road salt, grit, and sand: a perfect recipe for rust when combined with damp weather conditions! As a result, there are 5 important services we recommend you book your vehicle in for to ensure you start spring off on the right foot:

1. Inspect the Responsiveness of Your Brakes & Brake Pads
2. Take Off Your Winter Tires & Schedule a Wheel Alignment
3. Test Battery Life & Inspect Battery Casing and Ports for Rust
4. Check For Leaks, Flush Engine Oil, and Top Up Fluids
5. Refresh Engine & Cabin Air Filters

Keep reading to learn how you can provide the best care for your Lexus this spring, and schedule a service appointment with our Lexus-certified technicians for manufacturer-approved regular maintenance, service, and more serious repairs!

1. Inspect the Responsiveness of Your Brakes & Brake Pads

Winter’s slippery roads are tough on your brakes, as you’re relying on them more than normal all season long in order to maintain control of your vehicle. We advise that you test your brakes for responsiveness and resistance/‘sponginess’, and schedule a service appointment with our Lexus-certified technicians for a check-up ahead of planning your next road trip.

2. Take Off Your Winter Tires & Schedule a Wheel Alignment

With temperatures on the rise, it’s time to think about taking off your winter tires. Due to their soft rubber compound, winter tires won’t hold their shape in temperatures above 7°C, which presents various safety risks on warm roads. Fortunately, we can take care of your off-season tires for you! We’ll change your tires and keep your off-season set out of the way, in shape, and ready to go at a moment’s notice, helping you make the most of your investment. We also advise that you schedule a wheel alignment alongside your tire change so all 4 tires wear evenly! This will maximize their lifespan and lengthen the time before you have to buy another set!

3. Test Battery Life & Inspect Battery Casing and Ports for Rust

Extreme winter temperatures sap your battery life faster, especially if you’re not using warming equipment like a block heater and/or car cover. As a result, we recommend that you test your battery life once spring is on its way, and inspect your battery casing & ports for rust. If you notice warning signs like weak headlights, difficulty starting your car, or that your AC isn’t blowing cold air, then we suggest you consult our Lexus-certified technicians and get your battery replaced.

4. Check For Leaks, Flush Engine Oil, and Top Up Fluids

Your Lexus’s fluids do more than just clean your windshield: they feed your power steering, brakes, maintain safe operating temperatures, lubricate vehicle components, and prevent build-up and debris from clogging your engine. As a result, you don’t want to sleep on refilling your vehicle’s fluid reservoirs or risk pouring fresh oil in on top of the old supply. Check in with our technicians for Lexus-approved engine flush and fluid top-up, and get your vehicle ready to enjoy spring’s longer, warmer days!

5. Refresh Engine & Cabin Air Filters

Filters are an unsung hero on your Lexus that capture harmful pollutants and keep your cabin and engine’s air intake clear. Without them, your cabin air will be uncomfortable and musty for you and your passengers, and your engine could clog and overheat. Filters work especially hard on city and highway drives, but are put to the test in winter wherever you go due to road salt, grit, and sand. Once winter is over, it’s likely that your filters will be due for a change, so make sure you get in touch with our certified technicians for a quick and easy switch!

Bonus Tip: Guard Against Rust & Treat Your Car to Our Detailing Services!

Here’s an extra tip: road salt like you see in winter can cling to your vehicle’s underbody and paintwork, and turn into rust if allowed to sit and oxidize. Protect your paintwork and components from corrosion by treating your car to one of our detailing packages, or go a la carte for care that caters to your vehicle’s precise needs!

Service Your Vehicle This Spring at Heffner Lexus in Kitchener, ON

When you think top-quality automotive care, think Heffner Lexus! Our technicians are all certified to Lexus’s high standards and have experience tending to a range of vehicles, so why not get in touch to give your Lexus the premium care it deserves this spring? Our service advisors are standing by to answer your questions!