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3 Quick Maintenance Tips for the Busy Fall Season

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Fall is full of excitement as the kiddos head back to school and a lot of activities start to gear up. The last think you need is an issue with your vehicle! Our vehicle maintenance department at the Lake of the Ozarks has you covered. Our team of experienced technicians can help get your ride running like it should and get you back on the road to your many fall activities. Don't miss our quick maintenance tips you can have performed on your vehicle at Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC to ensure it's running smoothly.  1. Schedule an Oil Change Checking your oil and ensuring it has the proper level is imperative to how well your engine is performing.  Oil keeps your engine lubricated and reduces friction on the moving components.  Get in the habit of checking on a regular basis (when you stop to fill up at the gas station).  Have the oil flushed & filter changed regularly, too.  Dirty oil can gum up engines and affect performance.  Most vehicles recommend ch...

Tips For Maintaining Your Car This Fall

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Fall is just around the corner, and it is the perfect time to make sure your car is in tip-top shape before the cold winter months. Maintaining your car is the key to keeping it dependable and on the road longer.  Your midwest car dealership wants you to stay safe while on the road this season. Although it isn't the busiest travel season, the changing season leaves room for accidents while driving. Check out these tips to maintaining your vehicle this fall:  1. Check Heater, Defroster and Wiper Blades Make sure that your HVAC system is working properly. Not just for comfort, but for safety reason as well, as defrosting is important during the fall and winter season. While checking your HVAC system, it is a good idea to check your air filters and change them if necessary. Make sure that your wiper blades are not cracked or torn, if so, they should be replaced, as to not cause safety issues.  2. Maintain Battery Keep the battery connections clean, tight and...

Getting Your Car Ready For Fall

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Fall has officially settled into the Lake Area. The temperatures are dropping, the school year is well underway, and the red and orange leaves are getting brighter by the day. Most of you have probably given plenty of thought to your homes and how to prepare them for the cooler weather, but what about your cars? Did you know that they deserve some extra care during the changing seasons, too? The team at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC is here to help you out with these helpful reminders. 1. Check Your Tires. As hard as it is to believe right now, the fact that it's already fall means that winter is just around the corner. Now is the time to check over your tires and make sure they're still in good condition. Is there still plenty of tread depth? Do they seem to be wearing evenly? If they look like they might need to be replaced, start shopping prices now so that you can them switched out the nasty winter weather hits. 2. Check Your Spare Tire, Too. For most of us, our spar...

Is Your Car Ready For Fall?

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We already know this, but the multicolored leaves swirling in front of us on the Lake of the Ozarks roads make it impossible to ignore: fall is officially upon us! The changing leaves serve as reminders of all the other changes that will occur over the next couple of months. The team at Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC in Camdenton is here to help you prepare your vehicle for fall with these simple reminders. 1. Check your tire pressure Air expands and contracts as temperatures rise and fall, which means that your tire pressure will also probably also fluctuate quite a bit over the next month or so. Keep a tire pressure gauge in your glove box for easy access. Don't forget to check the pressure in your spare tire, too! 2. Add antifreeze Like it or not, cold temperatures aren't too far away. Making sure the fluids in your vehicle won't freeze is a crucial step towards preparing for fall and the upcoming winter. 3. Replace your windshield wipers Your wipers are ab...