Winter maintenance is a vital step into protecting you and your family from harm’s way this season.
Winter is just about here, in theory at least. So it is time to talk about winterizing your car to make sure you can commute safely to family and friends for the holidays and do so comfortably.
Firstly, the one we can all get our heads around, tires. You will want to have your tires checked for any punctures or excessive wear, and you will want to make sure you get your tire pressure checked. Colder weather can affect your tire pressure ratings, and you’re going to want to make sure those are still up to manufacturer standards.
Second, check your heating system for any possible issues; trust me, when it is 25 degrees, and you’re driving across state lines to visit relatives for Christmas dinner, you’re going to want that heating system to operate in all of its glory.
Because of the warmth you’ll be needing. Therefore, it is imperative to have your antifreeze and cooling system checked to ensure you won’t have that hard-working engine overheating anytime soon.
We can’t forget to mention the importance of having your battery checked for the impending cold weather to keep your systems operating at total capacity.
If you have a 4WD vehicle, you’re going to want to get your fluids checked to ensure that a more active system in possible slick situations can operate at its most total capacity.
So now you’ll be capable and comfortable navigating through the winter. Now, you have to make sure you’ll see everything in front of you; it’s a good idea for you to get your wipers checked, if not replaced, along with possibly using a winterized washer fluid for your wipers. Those solutions will include some antifreeze components to help melt any freezing conditions.
To provide a quick summary of how to winterize your car:
- Test your battery
- Test your antifreeze/cooling system
- Test your heating system
- Have your tires checked for proper tread / Check tire PSI
- Check your fluids for 4×4 vehicles
- Check your wipers and use a winterized wiper solution
Any of these steps can be handled by booking an appointment today with our service department and enjoying a worry-free winter.
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