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It's always a good idea each spring to make sure you have your vehicle go through an auto checkup. That's why we recommend it each year. We want you to get the proper care for your vehicle and always recommend you ensure that maintenance is done and the transition from spring to summer is a good time.

There are many car services your vehicle needs. Getting its fluids checked is one. In particular coolant checks are needed at certain intervals and that plays a vital role in keeping your car on the road. We're here to let you know what it does and when to change it.

You have to take care of your vehicle with auto service. That should be a given. For those who need some direction on where to start, we are always here to assist you at our service center. To begin, we can let you know the most common and ones you always should be mindful of when maintaining your vehicle.

It's starting to warm up in Spokane and that means your air conditioning in your Subaru will be in use. Here at our service center, we can make sure it's able to cool down your hot vehicle with ease, and get you clean air with our A/C services.

Hydroplaning represents a severe hazard for drivers. Once a vehicle hydroplanes, getting it under control becomes difficult. A crash may then become likely. Drivers should learn defensive skills to deal with hydroplaning and also learn about ways to avoid the situation from occurring.

Unfortunately, reducing the chances of hydroplaning to zero might not be possible in bad weather. Wet roads can become slick, causing vehicles to slide or skid. Keep clear of puddles and staying far from the road's edge, a spot where water collects. Avoiding obvious wet spots on the road seems advisable.

Subaru of Spokane wants to remind you just how important your car battery is. If you have ever been stranded in the parking lot at the end of a long day at work because your car won't start, you understand how vital this topic is. Batteries can really be impacted by fluctuations in temperature.

Really cold weather is tough on your car battery. There is a lot of added strain that is going to be put on it that it does not have to endure much of the rest of the year. Continual use during the coldest part of…

A flat tire is bad enough. Experiencing a blowout on the road, however, could prove fatal. Keep this in mind when thinking about car care. Knowing when your tires are due for replacing could cut down the chances of running into dire tire troubles.

Checking the tread depth on tires reflects the most common tire care step to take. With a Lincoln penny, a driver can get an idea about remaining depth. If you see the top of Abe's head, the treads are low. That means the tires aren't likely to deliver decent traction.

A couple of quick tips can help you identify an exhaust leak before it becomes a bigger problem in your life. The more that you pay attention to these tips, the better off you will be.

Gas Pedal Vibration- When you detect vibration in the gas pedal, you may have an exhaust leak on your hands. The leak can cause vibration throughout the whole vehicle, and this is true even if the leak is rather small. Make sure you get this checked out right away if it seems to be an issue.

Unusual Noises- Acceleration of your vehicle should not…

The spring season is the perfect time to give your automobile a little much-needed TLC. Spokane drivers should take advantage of the season's warmer weather to undo the ravages of winter, and to start gearing up for summer. At Subaru of Spokane, we're excited to share tips to make your springtime maintenance easy, hassle-free, and effective.

Get Rid Of Road Salts And Other Build-Ups

Give your car a thorough wash to eliminate all built-up road salt and grit. These things can wreak havoc on for any extended period of time. Waxing your car will restore it's pre-winter…

Testing your car's battery is an easy procedure that can give you a good idea of whether or not you need to replace it.

Testing for Voltage

Make sure your voltmeter is set to measure in voltage. With the vehicle turned off touch the red positive test lead on the voltmeter to the positive terminal on the battery; at the same time touch the black negative test lead to the black terminal on the battery. This should give you an accurate reading of how much voltage your battery is putting out.

Analyzing the Results

?If the battery measures more…