[bwilson4web]

With the cooler weather, it is time to install the air inlet block and monitor the tire pressures more frequently. Also, planning for the fall maintenance:

• oil change - this time with dropping the pan to remove the gunk
• throttle plate cleaning - once a year in the fall
• air filter clean/replace
• polish the headlight covers
• change engine coolant and install 88C thermostat

Bob Wilson

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Bob,
I would also add in a cabin filter change, tire rotation (if needed) and while the tires are off, check the brake pad wear and do a good suspension check (loose ball joints, tie rod ends, leaking struts/shocks, torn CV boots, etc). Don't forget a brake fluid check at that same time as well as other under hood or close by items (windshield wiper fluid, serpentine belts, wiper blades, coolant level, etc.). 15 to 20 minutes of checking at each tire rotation/oil change will save you a lot of time and money down the road by finding and fixing an issue before it becomes a major problem.

Please feel free to ignore the above advise if you are independently wealthy and like spreading your money around to us poor folk.....