Winter Maintenance Tips

Winter Preparation & Maintenance Explained

Winter delivers hazardous driving conditions with sub-zero temperatures, snow, and slippery roads. Freezing conditions can wreak havoc on several components vital for reliable performance. Winter preparation maintenance targets vital and at-risk components for inspection and maintenance to increase overall vehicle reliability and safety. We have organized a list of essential winter readiness tips:

• Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection - Winter maintenance begins with the multi-point inspection that provides a thorough bumper-to-bumper assessment of primary systems and components. Our certified technicians are ideal to perform your vehicle’s multi-point inspection because we know it inside and out.
• Tires - You need good traction in slippery conditions for optimal handling and to improve braking. A tire inspection ensures sufficient tread depth remains and tire pressures are at specifications for good traction in slippery conditions. You might want to consider changing to a winter tire depending upon current tire health and driving preferences.
• Windshield Wiper Blades & Winter Fluid Mix - Few components are as vital as windshield wiper blades when snow or wintery mix falls from the sky. Be sure to check the windshield wiper blades, and replace them if they have any rubber damage, or leave a hazy film on the glass. Another excellent idea is to install a winter windshield wiper fluid to maximum ice clearing this winter.
• Battery Check - Sub-zero temperatures could be the last nail in an older battery’s coffin. To prevent a dead battery from leaving you stranded this winter, be sure to inspect and test your battery to ensure it performs at specifications. Batteries losing integrity should be replaced before winter.
• Heater Check - Checking the heater’s performance is essential maintenance that confirms its performance before you flip it on during the first sub-zero day.
• Antifreeze - Antifreeze prevents the water within the engine cooling system from freezing. It should be in good condition to prevent freezing, so be sure to check the antifreeze condition and level before winter.