I partnered with Jiffy Lube in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.
Now that winter has finally passed and spring is showing off its colors, we can all finally look around and smell the flowers. Although if my house is an example of what other’s houses look like then we have some work to do first. After having three kids cooped up in my house for months, my house definitely needs a good cleaning. From cleaning out broken toys to wiping down everything, it seems like every room of my house was put to the test of my three kids.
Spring cleaning though is not just for the inside of a house, there is also the car and the garage. With my family of five tracking in snow and dirt into the car and garage and not really maintaining them because it was too cold outside to be checking anything – they are overdue for a checkup and cleaning. For families who are constantly trekking to one activity to another or planning a summer road trip, cars may be considered a second home. I know I feel like I live in my car right now due to all the various activities and sports my kids are in.
Well Jiffy Lube has put together a few tips on how to best approach the garage and your car this spring season.
Operation Clean: Your Ride
“Hydrate” Your Car for Spring
You aren’t the only one who needs to refuel to prepare for spring – your car does, too! Be sure to check the levels of all vital fluids, including motor oil, coolant, transmission fluid and windshield wiper fluid, and top-off, or change fluids, as needed.
Unload the Junk in Your Truck
During the winter, the trunk of your car can serve as a catch-all for winter gear and other random items that never quite make it in the house. All that extra weight can affect how well your vehicle performs on the road and could be costing you more money at the gas pump!
Give Your Tires a Little TLC
After a long winter of harsh driving conditions, be sure to check the pressure of each of your tires to ensure they’re filled to the proper level. Check your vehicle owner’s manual or the decal found in the doorjamb or glove compartment of your car to find out what level is right for your vehicle. And don’t forget tire tread! An easy way to see if the tread is worn out is the penny trick. Insert a penny into the tread groove with Abe Lincoln’s face showing, but with his head upside down. If you can see all of Abe Lincoln’s head, it’s probably time to replace your tires.
Detail, Detail, Detail!
The winter months can wreak havoc on the cleanliness of your car interior. The change of season is the perfect time to give your car a proper detail, from top to bottom! Whip out the glass cleaner and get your windshield and other windows sparkling again. Use a soft cloth and tiny “tools” (e.g., a toothbrush or cotton swabs) to tackle the steering wheel, dashboard and hard to reach areas, like cup holders and air vents. Remove floor mats for a scrub and give the car floor a thorough vacuum job before replacing them.
Restock Your Car Emergency Kit
Make sure you and your car are prepared for all your warm weather driving adventures – large and small. Your warmer weather car emergency kit should include a flashlight, jumper cables, batteries, electrical tape, a rain poncho, a reflective safety vest, an emergency blanket and a first-aid medical kit.
Operation Clean: The Garage
Purge the Clutter
Garages are often a neglected area of the home. This spring, make a promise to purge. Trash the junk and host a yard sale or donate those garden tools and sports equipment that haven’t seen the light of day in years. Spring cleaning is also a good time to get rid of hazardous materials such as old paint, car batteries and tires. Recycling laws vary considerably based on where you live. For the most accurate information on proper disposal procedures, contact your local department of public works.
Scrub the Deck
Be honest – when was the last time you gave your garage floor a good cleaning? It’s time! After the purge, remove the car and other extraneous items and rent a pressure washer from your local home improvement store. Looking for a DIY alternative? Use concentrated concrete degreaser, a heavy-duty deck brush, your garden hose and some good old-fashioned elbow grease to scrub the lingering winter mess away.
Zone it Out
The garage can be one of the least organized areas of a home. Instead of allowing things to fall where they may, create zones throughout your garage for different storage needs – automotive accessories, yard tools, sporting equipment and other outdoor gear. In order to fit your vehicles comfortably in your garage, consider vertical storage options to optimize space. Hanging bicycles, winter sports equipment and tools that aren’t frequently used on the wall or ceiling of your garage can free up valuable floor space.
To ensure your vehicle is ready to hit the road this summer, visit JiffyLube.com to find a local Jiffy Lube service center. For additional vehicle tips, please visit the Jiffy Lube Twitter and Jiffy Lube Facebook.
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Dina Lindquist says
My favorite – Your warmer weather car emergency kit should include a flashlight, jumper cables, batteries, electrical tape, a rain poncho, a reflective safety vest, an emergency blanket and a first-aid medical kit.
Sue Hull says
Restock your emergency car kit and take the junk out of your trunk. All that junk is heavy and uses more gas. Thank you for the awesome giveaway 🙂
Breanna Pollard says
I love the tip about unloading the junk in your car.
thischickwins says
my fav tip is to remember to check tire pressure
Amy Deeter says
My favorite tip is : Unload the Junk in Your Truck.During the winter, the trunk of your car can serve as a catch-all for winter gear and other random items that never quite make it in the house. All that extra weight can affect how well your vehicle performs on the road and could be costing you more money at the gas pump!
Jerry Marquardt says
I like the tip on keeping a car emergency kit restocked and how to do it.
Tim D says
clean out my car!!!!!!
Richard Hicks says
I like the tip about cleaning out your car trunk!
Elicia P says
The emergency kit. Mainly because I do not have one but I am sure going to be making one.
Julie Hawkins says
My favorite tip is it keep emergency kit restocked.
Karen Jaras says
The junk in my trunk.
Brandon Sparks says
They are all great tips to be honest.
Tod says
Thanks for the chance to win this.
Debbie Hinson says
I like them all…but unload the junki n the trunk is my fav. I have a tendency to carry way more in the trunk than I should…wasting fuel.
Jane H says
I keep forgetting to check my car emergency kit. Thanks for the tip.
Sarah Mayer says
I like the Detail, Detail, Detail tip –
Remove floor mats for a scrub and give the car floor a thorough vacuum job before replacing them.
Andi M says
I love the tip about checking your tires. It’s so important to make sure they are properly inflated and still have tread. It’s a very expensive mistake to make if you don’t keep up on this.
Buddy Garrett says
I like Restock Your Car Emergency Kit.
alessandro p says
clean out my trunk
Lesley F says
My favorite tip is to restock the emergency kit!!
Lesley F says
My favorite tip is to restock the emergency kit
Tina Reynolds says
I really like the tip for checking tire pressure
rosemary says
wow
April Gupton says
Restocking your emergency car kit is a great idea that I need to implement.
Karen Drake says
My favorite tip is to clean out my trunk.
Michelle S says
Unload the junk from the truck and routinely clean your car out of excess stuff. We have so much in there during the winter and remember to clean it out come spring.
Nicole GW says
My favorite is purge the clutter! I’m all about organizing and purging. It’s refreshing!
Edward Reinholtz says
Be sure to check the levels of all vital fluids
Charity Cram says
My favorite tip is to Unload the Junk in Your Truck. I really need to do that! The inside of my car is clean, but the trunk is a mess. Full of bottles to recycle and clothes to donate and other odds and ends.
Margot C says
I liked being reminded to Restock My Car Emergency Kit
Madison Hamilton says
I didn’t even think to have a car emergency kit!
Joy Venters says
Scrub the deck – how many times have we thought to actually clean the garage floor
trixx says
I like the tip about restocking your car emergency kit.
Kathy Pease says
I like the “Hydrate” Your Car for Spring tip
Susan Smith says
I like the tip to Unload the junk in your trunk.
Docia Vagnerini says
I like and needed the detail tips, great
Robin says
I like the tip of unload the junk in your trunk.
Patrick McGown says
What ever you do if you don’t win don’t get a oil change from walmart,they blew up our van lol. anyway thanks for the contest and reminding me to tune up the car soon.
ellen beck says
Idont know if my comment ‘suck’ it is acting like it didnt. I like the tip about restocking the emergency kit.
ellen beck says
The one tip I liked best was to restock the emergency kit. For folks who live where there are distinct season changes, removing things and replacing them with others is essential. You likely dont need the same things all year.
Daniel M says
unload the junk in your trunk
jeani b says
the best tip/reminder is to Restock Your Car Emergency Kit – i never remember until i need something and then it is too late! with a second baby on the way, this is something i need to set an alert on my phone for. it’s important to be prepared.
denise low says
I like unload the junk in your trunk. Thank you for the entry.
Sarah Cool says
My favorite tip is Restock Your Car Emergency Kit because its always what i forget and its incredibly important
Barbara says
I’m actually in the process of a big garage sale sort and the…well, garage is next. The tip about creating zones once I have everything cleaned is a great idea that I hadn’t thought about. I usually just label the boxes and stick them back on the shelves.
Gloria Tiner says
Restock Your Car Emergency Kit
Stephanie Larison says
Give Your Tires a Little TLC is a really good tip!
nickie says
I like unload the junk in your trunk
Anne says
I found Jiffy Lube’s tip to “Restock Your Car Emergency Kit” really useful. Needs change with the seasons, and this was a really good reminder. For example, I’ll swap out the extra socks (useful in winter) for bottled water (summer only).
Rajee Pandi says
unload the junk in your trunk
nannypanpan says
I like unload the junk in your trunk
Stephanie Phelps says
I like the tip Unload the Junk in Your Truck.
Lisa L says
I like the tip to check your tire thread using the penny trick
Carol says
I like the tip to check the levels of all vital fluids.
lisa ehren says
awesome love
Pauline Linares says
I like the Restock Your Car Emergency Kit tip, need to do that today!
Chrissy says
Really could use the gas card!
MOHAMMAD ANJUM says
LOVE THE TIP AND WOULD TRY
Trisha Burgess says
I love the unload the junk in your trunk! Definitely a need to do for my car!
katie brown says
I need to unload the junk from my trunk 😛
Jessica M. says
My favorite tip is: “Unload the Junk in Your Trunk” ! I mean, really, you never know when you will need to put something like your groceries in it. Plus, the extra gas cost if it is loaded down.
Robyn Michelle says
I think everyone should have a Car Emergency Kit.
Sharon Kaminski says
I like the idea of creating zones throughout your garage for different storage needs – automotive accessories, yard tools, sporting equipment and other outdoor gear.
DEBIJOT says
I like the tip to check the levels of all vital fluids.
Cindy B says
I like the tip about getting the excess weight out of the trunk. I guess that means I can no longer hide the juice pouches and cookies packs in there!
Danalee says
Keep the car emergency kit stocked.
JERRY REICH says
THANK YOU
Jane Wright says
I need to make an emergency kit for my car.
Amber says
My favorite tip is to check my tire pressure and give my tires some TLC!
Lester Gnadt says
Make my day, Please
Laura Collins says
I like the penny trick
Eileen Richter says
Restocking the Emergency kit would be the best kit for me…since we dont HAVE one at all. Oooops.
Crystal Walker says
Great camp, every child should go to camp, I think it helps them grow and learn all kinds of things
deborah boyd says
Use concentrated concrete degreaser, a heavy-duty deck brush, your garden hose and some good old-fashioned elbow grease to scrub the lingering winter mess away.
I love this tip, thanks
diane frey says
the tips for unloading the trunk are very helpful didn’t know all of that.Thanks
Claudia says
i think they are all great tips ! but i never thought about an Emergency Kit . So i like this tip the best.- defiantly need to get one!
Linda Finn says
Purge the Clutter, oh ya this has to be for hubbys truck cause it sure needs it.
Linda
Allison Swain says
I like the Restock Your Car Emergency Kit tip!
Thank you for the cool giveaway!
Laura S says
Unload the Junk in Your Trunk. I am so bad about storing things in my car’s trunk even though I know I shouldn’t keep that extra weight in there.
Janine McNally says
I need to make an emergency kit for my car!
violet taylor says
i dont drive yet but will be this year, i know i will forget about tire pressure because my mom always did.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Like The Unload The Junk In Your Trunk Tip.
Marilyn Legault says
I need reminding to check my tire pressure
Robert Edwards says
Restock Your Car Emergency Kit
Shelley P says
I like the restock your car emergency kit tip the best.
Sarah L says
Unload the Junk in Your Truck is what I need to do – AFTER the snow that’s falling right now.
Thanks for the contest.
Corey Olomon says
I liked the reminder to refresh the car emergency kit.
Deirdre says
I didn’t think about changing up my car emergency kit depending on the weather. The tip also reminded me to refill my first aid kit. Thanks for the chance to win.
Angela Simmons says
I liked the tire tips. i seem to go through tires pretty fast
Cathy Studer says
to restock the emergency kit
pu ye says
I like the tip about checking the tire pressure.
CHARLEY WISWELL says
Restock Your Car Emergency Kit
Donovan Kiser says
Scrub the Deck. MINE COULD SURE USE IT
Birdiebee says
Purge the Clutter is my favorite tip.
Minta Boggs says
The tip for tires is really helpful!
S Riches says
I like the tip about checking the tire pressure.
Steven Tiner says
Give Your Tires a Little TLC
Cyndi Parrish says
“Hydrate” Your Car for Spring
sonia stech says
RESTOCKING THE ER KIT IS ALWAYS A GOOD REMINDER
Donna G says
A garage clean up is on the Spring cleaning list.
Stacy says
Restocking your car emergency kit! I think I haven’t touched mine since my husband put it in the car. Better make sure everything is in good condition so I can replace anything I may need.
Minnie says
The SHELL GAS Card and the JIFFY LUBE Card are great giveaways.
Heather S says
I like the Unload the Junk in Your Truck tip most
natasha lamoreux says
I like the restocking of your emergancy kit. I think that is very important.
Crystal Rogers Walker says
I liked the Restock Your Car Emergency Kit because how many of us put our Emergency kit in car and just forget about it, we must update every now and then
Melissa Mazzur says
Restock your Emergency Kit
Lori Odijk says
Zone it out
Lori Odijk says
Regular maintenance reminders
Gloria Tiner says
I really need to do this “Unload the Junk in Your Truck”
Terra Heck says
I like the Detail, Detail, Detail tip –
Remove floor mats for a scrub and give the car floor a thorough vacuum job before replacing them.
Thanks.
partymix25(at)Hotmail(dot)com
Katy says
I like the reminder to restock my car’s emergency kit. I need to check our jumper cables and add a blanket, water and a first aid kit. Great reminder!
annie testa says
Great site!
Stephen D says
Restock Your Car Emergency Kit
Ruby says
I like the tip for the tires. I usually forget that one. 🙂
sherry butcher says
i like the restock Emergency Kit, I do and my dogs.
Erin Will says
I like the tip to create zones in your garage to get it neat and organized!
chris z says
Restock your Emergency Kit the best
Ilona lenart says
Best store ever
Darla Peduzzi says
I like the Restock your Emergency Kit the best. It’s easy to forget this one.
Marisa says
Restock Your Car Emergency Kit
Donna L says
I like the Restock Your Car Emergency Kit tip.
Terry Poage says
Purge the clutter is a good tip. If you do this often it won’t stack up on you.
gale mccarron says
Operation Clean your Car – hydrate.
Our vechicle is long overdue. Especially after Winter.
bernardina sims says
emergency kit
tiffany dayton says
Making sure you have the right air pressure in your tires.
aaron Matteson says
good idea with the emergency stuff. can’t overdo being prepared.
MARY T says
Always ensure that you complete the required maintenance
paige chandler says
I like detail detail detail. My car is a mess. I am now inspired
RICHARD SKUSE says
Restock Your Car Emergency Kit”
Suzanne Greene says
Zone it Out is my favorite tip.
vickie couturier says
Restock Your Car Emergency Kit
Rose Reeder says
All are good, “Restock Your Car Emergency Kit”…
Jenny Willis says
Restock your emergency kit.
Christina G. says
My favorite tip is zoning the garage. Thanks for the giveaway!
Pamela Gurganus says
My favorite tip is Restock Your Car Emergency Kit. This is something I always seem to forget to do!
Christina Foley says
My favorite tip is “Hydrate” Your Car for Spring! Something a lot of people forget, I think.
Michelle S says
Detail, detail, detail – I need to do a thorough vacuum and inside windows very soon.
Stephanie V. says
restock your car emergency kit or in my case – get a car emergency kit!
Crystal F says
I like the detailing tip. Cars can always use a good cleaning after rushing in and out in the winter. You can spend more time cleaning it out when it’s warm out. Thank you!
Doug says
Hope I win! I could always use free gas and oil changes.
Janet Woodling says
Detail, Detail, Detail is my favorite.
Kristi Kellberg says
The best tip is to have a car emergency kit! I ‘m going to make sure I have all of the items
before any summer road trips.
Paol Trenny says
I like the tip on “Restock Your Car Emergency Kit”.
Abigail says
Restock your emergency car kit! I’m going to get on that this weekend!
Cathy French says
The best tip is the easiest to help maintain your car and it is to check the levels of all vital fluids
Cynthia C says
I like the tip: Give Your Tires a Little TLC. Proper inflation increases mileage and keeps you safe.
Margaret Smith says
Love the Purge your clutter tip. We’ve spent our weekend trying to do this in our garage and basement.
Ann Fantom says
I like the “Give Your Tires a Little TLC” tip
Sue E says
I love the Operation Clean: The Garage / Purge the Clutter
I have to do this to a couple of rooms in my house too!
lana says
Restocking the car emergency kit. I always pull stuff out and never restock for sure
Tiffany C says
zone it out -create zones throughout your garage for different storage needs, we need to do this so we can find the tools we need easily
Kristen says
I like the tip about cleaning the junk out of your trunk.
Debbie Welchert says
I like the Zone It Out for the garage. What garage couldn’t use a little organization. We don’t have a garage but we have a shed that is so unorganized and with a little help of putting things in their right place, we could have a lot of extra space to work in.
Colleen Boudreau says
Unload the junk in your trunk!
Christie says
I like the check your tire pressure after winter.
Jessica Cox says
I like the Restock Your Car Emergency Kit
Mia says
I think purging the clutter is a good tip.
Holly Thomas says
Unload the Junk in Your Truck!!
Anita Mitchell says
The tip on how to remove junk from our trunk… I need to do this,lol.
Nancy says
I like tip # 1: “Hydrate” your car for Spring.
Tammy Iler says
I like the tip on removing junk from your trunk
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
I personally love the clean the junk out of your trunk tip! I’m big on being clean and organized so I’d probably do that anyway just because it would bug me to know it was all cluttered. Thank you for this great giveaway!
Jan Lee says
I like the rehydrate your car tip. I’m in the process of doing this right now, lol My car is in the shop for “Spring Cleaning” under the hood, lol
kjasus says
the reminder to restock the emergency kit.
Sharon Rooney says
I never would have thought to “Unload the Junk in my Truck ” to get better gas mileage.
Kenya F says
Unload the Junk in Your Truck. I didn’t know that having too many things in the car can cause you more money gas. My car doesn’t have much in it but I’m going to double check and take anything I don’t need out.
Amy says
I like the tip about tire pressure. Reminds me that I need to do it.
Kelly Nicholson says
Leave a blog post comment on which tip from Jiffy Lube you like best!
i used it a couple of times..maybe ill do more
cheryl s says
restock your car emergency kit – especially important prior to our winter
laura feist says
restocking the car emergency kit
Wendy Forbes says
My favorite tip is giving your tires a little TLC.
Stacie H says
My favorite tip was to unload the junk in your trunk! 🙂
Ellen B says
Give Your Tires a Little TLC because I think you often forget about checking your tires.
Pat Schwab says
I like the tip about creating zones in your garage. Thanks
Michelle Castagne says
The best tip is to unload the junk.
Natalie says
I love the tip about checking the tire tread: Insert a penny into the tread groove with Abe Lincoln’s face showing, but with his head upside down. If you can see all of Abe Lincoln’s head, it’s probably time to replace your tires.
Dana Rodriguez says
I like the Unload the Junk in Your Truck tip!
Leela says
Purge the Clutter.
Julie Bickham says
My favorite tip is Restock Your Car Emergency Kit. I never think about doing that, I got to start.
Lisa Williams says
I like the tip about restocking the car emergency kit,so many times I intend on doing this and I space it out,it’s better to do it now then to be sorry later along side the highway.
Cheryl says
I like Zone it Out best.
tammy says
I like the tip about removing junk from the trunk
Joni Lackey says
Love the “Give your tires a little TLC” tip
Julie Lundstrom says
Hydrate your car for Spring by checking fluids and more.
Elizabeth says
I like the tip about making sure to Restock Your Car Emergency Kit!!
Jennifer W says
My favorite was the Restock Your Car Emergency Kit. I sometimes forget that I have removed something.
crystle tellerday says
restocking your car emergency kit
Debbie Yoder says
I lik the tip to keep your tires in tip top conditioner, check air pressure!!
HS kraftmaking says
I like the tip of “Hydrating” Your Car for Spring
Steve Weber says
My favorite tip” Give Your Tires a Little TLC
Kelly D says
I like the tip to restock Your Car Emergency Kit.
shelly peterson says
I like “Hydrate” Your Car for Spring.
donnell says
My shed is a mess I will definitely use these tips to de clutter it
rochelle haynes says
I like the tips about how to keep your tiers in good condition
Francine Anchondo says
I like the Give Your Tires a Little TLC tip.
sandra says
I like the creation of zones for organizing the garage
Lauren says
I like the Unload the Junk in Your Trunk tip.
Tara O. says
Purge the clutter is my favorite tip! I need to do this for sure!
June S. says
I like this good tip of theirs; After a long winter of harsh driving conditions, be sure to check the pressure of each of your tires to ensure they’re filled to the proper level.