If you’ve recently pulled your hard top out of storage, shopped for seat warmers and picked up some Jeep wrangler lift kits, you may be interested in prepping your Jeep for the cooler fall weather. As the temperatures begin to drop, your Jeep may require additional cleaning and preparation for easy storage and safe use all season long. Fortunately, getting your Jeep ready for the fall could be easier than you think. Simply follow these key preparation steps to get started.
Cleaning Your Jeep Undercarriage
If you’ve ever had to spend some time cleaning out your Jeep jk aftermarket parts, you know that thorough cleaning is essential to keeping your Jeep in good shape throughout bouts of poor weather. This means that cleaning out your Jeep undercarriage is an essential first step in prepping your car for the fall. Thankfully, the process isn’t as complicated as it may sound. To clean out the undercarriage, you can:
- Set a rotating sprinkler under your Jeep and allow it to clean off caked-on dirt and mud for a couple of hours
- Use a soft-bristled wheel brush with a long handle to clean off stubborn mud
- Apply a small amount of WD-40 and/or a spray wax to the fenders and undercarriage and allow it to dry to prevent greasiness and additional mud build-up
- Put a pressure washer underneath your Jeep, adjust the intensity and allow it to blast build-up off the undercarriage
Once your undercarriage is cleaned off, you may also want to do a quick check on your Jeep’s essential components to make sure everything is running smoothly. After all, discovering that something needs repairing during a check is much safer than discovering it while you’re out driving. For a quick checklist, make sure to examine:
- The tires
- The fluid levels
- The hoses and belts
- The oil
- The brakes
- The lights
How to Store Your Jeep Soft Top
Once fall rainstorms move in, you may want to put away your soft top and reach for your seasonal hard top instead. The hard top, along with other key Jeep wrangler tj parts and accessories, can help protect you against the seasonal elements. To prep your car for fall weather, make sure to:
- Put in all-weather floor mats
- Switch to all-season tires
- Ensure your heating system and defroster are working properly
- Stock up the car with jumper cables, a first aid kit, a blanket, an ice scraper and a flashlight
- Store the soft top and put the hard top on for the season
- Keep your soft top in a flat, dry location away from pests, moisture and other potentially damaging elements
When the fall temperatures roll around and you need to start getting your Jeep cleaned and ready for the cooler season ahead, simply work through these quick steps. Preparing your Jeep for fall weather doesn’t need to be a complicated process. By cleaning out your Jeep undercarriage on a regular basis, checking the safety and functionality of your car’s key features and storing your soft top in a secure place, you can get your Jeep in top shape for the fall.