When the winter weather hits, you want to be sure your vehicle is prepared. Cold weather can lead to unsafe driving conditions, but properly maintaining your car can make winter driving safer. Check out these tips for winterizing your car:
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First, make sure all your fluids are topped off. Receive an oil change with synthetic oil for optimal flow. You also want to top off your windshield washer fluid with a deicing solution to help keep your windshield clear when the snow starts to fall.
Make sure to check your tires as the temperature cools down. Changes in air temperature can lead to changes in tire pressure. It is possible your tires are running significantly low on air, so fill them up for safe driving. You also want to inspect the thread of your tires. Snowy and icy road conditions require optimal tire thread, so purchase new tires if your current tires are worn.
Before the snowfall, have your car serviced for winter conditions. This involves having your battery inspected. Cold temperatures lead to decreased battery power, which is why older or worn out batteries don't operate as efficiently in cold temps.
You don't want to get stranded in the snow because of a car failure. Make sure to have your wires, cables, spark plugs, hoses, and belts inspected by a professional mechanic. These parts can go bad at any time of the year, but this is especially inconvenient and dangerous in the brisk cold of winter.
Follow these tips to get your car winter-weather ready. For help servicing your vehicle this winter, contact Route 1 USA. You can reach our service department by phone at 877-826-8501.
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