School runs and traffic put different stress on a car than summer cruising. A quick September once-over pays off.
Stop-and-go is its own duty cycle
Commuting is hard on exactly the parts summer road trips are not: brakes, battery, and cooling at idle. Before the routine locks in, get eyes on pad thickness, battery condition and fluid levels. A car that stalls or will not start on a school morning costs a lot more than the inspection would have.
Quick tips
- Brakes wear fastest in stop-and-go — check pads now, not at the squeal
- Keep the fuel tank above a quarter; low tanks stress older fuel pumps
- Replace wiper blades before the first rain surprises you
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