If you haven’t had your car checked yet this month, it’s a good time to do so before the weather gets even colder, bringing with it the possibility of snow and ice. Winter weather makes your car work harder, so it’s important to be sure that all components of your vehicle are working properly.
Carcare.org shares these nine tips to prepare your car for the winter months:
- Because winter is particularly harsh on your battery, make sure your battery and charging system are in optimal condition.
- Put new antifreeze in the cooling system.
- Consider changing your windshield wipers if they are old; you could also invest in winter wiper blades and cold weather washer fluid.
- Check your car’s tire pressure and tread depth. Once wintery weather hits, check your tire pressure once a week.
- Have a technician check the condition of your fuel, air and transmission filters.
- Because winter weather amplifies existing problems with your engine, make sure to get a tune-up if you’re due for one.
- Get your car’s brakes checked.
- Make sure all your car’s lights work properly, both inside and outside your vehicle.
- Make sure the exhaust system does not have any carbon monoxide leaks.
Our service team would be happy to help you winterize your vehicle. Give us a call to make an appointment today.
