Prepare Your Golf Cart for Spring Golfing

After a long winter in storage, your golf cart needs a little love and attention before you bring it out for spring and summer riding. Here are some helpful tips for checking out and maintaining your golf cart so it’s ready when you are! Read on to learn more and if you have got any questions, just reach out to our expert staff at Mikey's Motors.

Review Your Owner’s Manual

Take some time to review your owner’s manual, because it will have some useful information such as recommended tire pressure and the correct type of oil (if you’ve got a gas-powered model). We also recommend that you maintain a record of service and repairs, and the owner’s manual is a good place to do so. While you’re at it, carefully read the manual to make sure you are familiar with the basics.

Check Your Tires

Your golf cart’s tires play a critical role in its overall performance. Start the season by inspecting your tires for any signs of wear. Look for any cracks in the sidewalls and uneven wear in the tread. If they are getting bald, it’s time to replace them. If any tire has lower pressure than the others, you might have a slow leak. Get that repaired before you start your spring golfing season. 

Check Fluids and Filters

The engine of your gasoline golf cart depends on a variety of fluids to run smoothly at the right temperature. For most models, it’s recommended to change the oil and filter after every 100 hours of use, six months, or 1,000 miles, whichever comes first. Refer to your manual for specifics. Check your oil as part of your spring prep. You should always replace the oil and filters at the same time.

Check Your Brakes

You’ll also want to inspect your golf cart’s brake pads. If they’re at the end of their life, you should replace them before the season begins. Check your brake fluid. When you first start your machine up, put it through its paces slowly to test that all systems are working properly. This should include a few cycles of testing the golf cart brakes at a lower speed, in case they have suffered over winter storage. 

We hope that this guide is helpful as you get your vehicle ready for spring golfing fun. If you need any parts or services so you can get safely on the golf course for the season, you can count on our expert team at Mikey's Motors to take care of you. You’ll find us in Murfreesboro, TN, where we serve all those in Franklin.