Ready for the Cold? Winter Auto Maintenance Tips!

Automobiles run differently in colder weather; the elements can cause greater wear-and-tear on your car, and bad tires can put you at risk in icy or snowy conditions. As the weather turns colder, it’s time to do some essential winter auto maintenance to make sure your car is ready for the season.

Old, worn tires lose traction in snow, ice, or heavy rain. If your tires are old, replace them with quality all-weather tires. If you do a lot of driving in the mountains or snow, consider putting snow tires on your car.

Check Tire Tread

Make sure your wiper fluid is topped off and carry a spare bottle with you in the car. Replace old and worn wiper blades because rain, snow, and ice can impair your visibility.

Check/Replace Wiper Blades and Fluid

The last thing you want on a cold winter day is to be stranded because your car won't start. Make sure the contacts on your car battery are clean and corrosion-free. If your car’s battery is more than four years old, consider replacing it.

Check Your Battery

Cold weather makes the oil in your car run thicker; some manufacturers recommend using lower viscosity oil for the cold months. Getting a fresh oil change before winter, and changing to a thinner viscosity oil (if recommended), will help your car run more reliably in the cold.

Check/Change Your Oil

Automobiles run differently in colder weather and put you at risk in icy or snowy conditions. So, you take your car to a trusted automotive specialist for winter auto maintenance.

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