6 Ways to Prepare Your Car For Winter

November 6th, 2020 by

Is your car ready for the upcoming cold months? Regular maintenance of your vehicle will only help to prevent any car troubles during months involving winter driving. Here is a list of some things you can do to make sure your car has a successful winter.

Changing Your Oil

Some of us don’t think about oil when the winter months start coming, but changing your oil is always important. You also may need to change the type of oil you use altogether. 

Check Your Antifreeze

The name says it all when it comes to Antifreeze. This additive is one of the most crucial winter chemicals because the liquid in an engine’s cooling system is composed of a blend of water and antifreeze. In average weather, you typically want a 50/50 ratio of coolant to water, but in the winter, it should be 60/40.

Check Your Battery

There is limited life on your car battery, and we don’t want you to wait for yours to fail. No one wants to be left stranded in the cold weather. With a computerized battery tester, you can check the battery’s condition, so you are safe to drive this season.

Change your Washer Fluid and Windshield Wipers

The key to safe driving in snowy or rainy weather conditions is good visibility. Don’t wait until that first downpour to find out your wiper blades don’t work, or there’s no cleaning fluid left. Replace them now and if you live in a harsh climate, use winter wiper blades and cold-weather washer fluid.

Check Your Defroster and Heater

To withstand the frigid weather, you’ll need to make sure your defroster and heater properly function to drive comfortably this winter. These repairs may be costly, but one top to help save on the repair is to check for air leaks around doors and windows. Leaks can allow in extra moisture that will make it seem like you have a broken defroster.

Check Your Tires

Ensure your tires are properly inflated so you have the best traction possible when driving in the soon to come icy, snowy, and wet conditions. Once the weather and temperature get colder, your tire pressure has likely dropped. It is essential to see where your tires stand now.

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