Having a golf cart is a lot of fun, and it is less maintenance than a regular vehicle. But to keep it in tip-top shape, you must learn to take good care of it. In this article, we provide information on the things you should be on the lookout for with your golf cart. For any other issues, we are here and more than happy to fix it!
Cleaning
To keep your golf car looking glamorous, it is important to regularly clean it. You can easily do this by:
- Use a soft cloth or sponge (such as a microfiber towel) dipped in lukewarm water and dish soap. Don’t use a harsh cleaner or rough sponge as that could damage it.
- Wipe down the body, seats, dash, etc. and spray with water to rinse. Be sure to avoid the electronics.
- Optional: Finish it off with polish to give it a nice shine. You can get this from us here at Colorado Golf & Turf.
Battery Maintenance
Depending on if you have a gas or electric golf car, battery maintenance is a bit different.
For gas- It’s important to make sure the battery is free of corrosion. Corrosion is a buildup of a white, blue, or greenish substance that can appear around a battery’s terminals, posts, or cables. It can have a granular, powdery texture. Similar to this photo.
The simplest way to clean it is to take some water and a bit of baking soda and use a toothbrush to scrub at the corrosion. Once the buildup has been removed, rinse with water and apply battery terminal protector to prevent the battery from corroding again. You can purchase this at your local auto parts store.
For electric- These batteries should be charged fully after every use and the water levels should be inspected often. Click here to learn how to use distilled water to replenish your golf car battery.
Tire Pressure
Tire pressure on a golf car is just as important as it is with a regular car. If the tire pressure is low, you risk damaging the tires and wheels. If it is too high, the tires are more vulnerable to punctures.
Occasionally check your tires’ air pressure levels with a gauge at home. Adjust the tire pressure according to the psi required for your specific golf car.
Scan for Loose Bolts, Screws, or Cables
Look for any visible bolts and screws and tighten them if needed.
Identify Issues
With gas golf cars, there is a chance of a leak. You will know because you will see oil stains forming under your golf car. If this is the case, contact us as soon as possible.
If you hear a new sound that’s not going away, if the brakes feel weird, if your golf car smells odd, or anything else, contact us! We are here to fix the issues on your golf car.
To schedule a service appointment, call us at (303) 761-3332 and ask for Sean or Tanner. Depending on the issue, we will either bring the golf car here or a road service tech will come directly to your house.
Complete Your Annual Service Check-up!
Here at Colorado Golf & Turf, we can complete all of the above and more! With an annual service, we will review and adjust alignment, check front suspension and grease, check rear transaxle for any leaks or noise, check canopy top and supports, check all major electrical connections, set tire pressure, review the battery condition, check brake shoes and drums, check lights and connections, check and adjust brake pedal operation, and much more!
To schedule at our Littleton location, please call (303) 761-3332 and ask for Sean or email him at [email protected].
If you are near our Grand Junction location, contact Tyler at (970) 433-7009 or email [email protected].
We also offer a wide range of accessories to update your golf cart, you can review many of the options here and we can put accessories on when we are completing your annual service, for an additional fee.
Other ways you can reach us-
Visit our website, call us, or visit one of our locations:
Littleton
(303) 761-3332
11757 S Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, CO 80125
Grand Junction
(970) 433-7009
835 21 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505
Disclaimer:
We cannot guarantee the quality of the products you have used to clean or maintain your golf car, nor do we hold responsibility if something happens to your golf car before, during, or after any at-home maintenance you complete. These are tips that we have provided based on the references listed below.
References:
https://jsgolfcarts.com/blog/how-to-take-care-of-a-golf-cart
https://southfloridagolfcarts.com/maintaining-your-golf-cart
https://www.bennelsongolfcars.com/blog/7-essential-electric-golf-cart-maintenance-tips–54547
https://www.gowithgarretts.com/docs/battery-maintenance/how-to-clean-your-golf-cart-battery