Winter Weather Prep For Your Vehicle

Winter Weather Prep For Your Car & Truck

» Sadly, summer is over and winter weather will soon be upon you. Before you know it, the temperatures will be plummeting. All drivers should do a little winter prep work prior to the freezing weather. With icy roads and freezing conditions, make sure that your car or truck has these key maintenance tips checked & or performed to it in preparation. Read through this winter weather prep tip list below.

1. Have Your Tires Inspected, Rotated, Repaired, Or Replaced To Have Your Car Or Truck Winter Weather Prepped & Ready

Replacing old worn tires is #1 on this tip list. Poor traction during the winter weather serves no one well. Whether you have summer or winter tires, or even all season tires, tread that is out of specs provides little to no traction. And no traction no matter the season is a big no no.

Summer tires are thinner and contain less tread than winter tires. They don’t need to grip the road as securely. In the winter, with icy and snowy roads, you’ll want that extra grip. Winter tires are also generally tougher. While adding chains to your tires can be an effective method for further making your car winter-road ready, most drivers can get away with a simple exchange or rotation of tires.

2. Window Washer Fluid That Has Freeze Protection & Operational Wiper Blades

It is amazing how dirty your car or truck can become during the winter. It’s no wonder what with all the muck, salt, and debris trapped in the cold slushy weather. Your go-to for keeping your windshield clean is your window washer fluid. A simple tug of a lever and the washer fluid and windshield wipers work hard to clean the windshield. As long as it’s not frozen.

Of course, this tip is contingent upon where you live and how cold it gets. If temperatures where you live ever get near or below freezing, this tip is certainly for you. Keep your washer fluid full with low temperature tolerant fluid. Meaning the fluid will stay in a liquid state completely until it drops below the fluid’s low limit (most are around -20 degrees F).

Also, have your windshield wipers inspected. It’s very important to have fully functional wiper blades to wipe the windshield washing fluid back and forth across your windshield. If your blades are not up to par, clear vision while driving is worth every penny of the cost of new blades.

Freeze resistant windshield wiping fluid alongside good working wiper blades are a key items concerning winter weather prep for your car or truck. Because let’s face it, no one can travel safely if they can’t see out of their windshield.

 

3. Maintain Your Recommended Oil Change Schedule & Be Mindful Of Mileage Traveled Between Oil Changes

Thorough winter weather prep for your car or truck most certainly includes getting an oil change. No doubt you were driving a great deal during the summer. Your car needs a little bit of tender love and care after that.

Getting your car or truck’s oil drained & filled, as well as a fresh new oil filter is paramount to the longevity of your vehicle. It will help ensure that your car is purring all throughout the winter. When other cars are lining up outside of the shop because of a simple need, you can drive on by because you’ve already done it.

 

4. Be Certain Your Fuel Filter In Fully Up To Par

It’s also not a bad idea to have the fuel filter inspected or changed out every now and then. You should always your manufacturer’s recommended scheduled maintenance. However, scheduled maintenance is not always all you will need.

Over time, it’s possible that water may begin to accumulate in your gas tank. Gasoline contains ethanol. Ethanol loves water. It’s hydrophilic which means it bonds to water. The air is full of water vapor. Ultimately water vapor collects and becomes water droplets. If your tank has too much water in it instead of gasoline, then it can cause some significant problems.

Occasionally, you may notice your vehicle operating a little more sluggish than its typical.One possible cause is a partially clogged fuel filter. The last thing you want is to be stranded on the side of the road because the car can’t receive the fuel it needs. Winter weather prep for your car or truck definitely includes maintaining an operational fuel filter. As well as a water free gas tank.

 

» Not everyone keeps a kit in their car or truck equipped for cold temperatures. Although it wouldn’t be a bad idea. Stave off being stuck on the side of the road in freezing conditions by following the winter weather prep tips for your car or truck. Cleary, preparatory work is key. You should accomplish this before winter weather hits. Make your winter driving season warmer by bringing your vehicle in to your mechanic for its winter weather prep.

 

Cloverdale Auto Service Professionals Know What It Takes To Winter Weather Prep Your Vehicle

If You Live In Or Around The Winston Salem, NC Area Stop By & See Us

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