Preparing Your Vehicle For Colder Weather
As the seasons change and the temperature lowers, it’s important to prepare your vehicle for the winter. The colder months bring their own challenges and risks for drivers with snow and ice accumulation making roads hazardous and accidents much more common. Daylight savings time also means the sun sets earlier, leaving drivers with little light as they drive home at the end of a long day. Now is the time to schedule pre-winter maintenance at Smith Chevy of Lowell, Indiana!
Refill Car Fluids
Topping off your vehicle’s fluids will help reduce corrosion and prevent contaminants from reaching its internal system. If possible, it is a good idea to flush the brake system. You may also consider adding a fuel stabilizer to prevent buildup in your gasoline tank, which can happen when it sits for extended periods of time.
Use Outdoor Winter Car Storage
One of the best ways to store a car outside is with some sort of storage cover. Most of the damage vehicles might face by being left outside in the winter can be prevented with storage, such as a car parking tent. They function well in extreme coldness and prevent your vehicle from being covered by ice and snow, even protecting it from hail damage.
Change Your Old Wiper Blades
One of the most obvious things you can do to prepare for the snowy conditions is to replace your old wiper blades. Old blades leave streaks on your windshield, which will be particularly dangerous while driving in winter when trying to see through snow and ice. Old wipers may also have cracks or cuts and peeling rubber that can impede safe driving. See any of these signs? It means it’s time for new wiper blades, especially ones made specifically for winter weather.
Wax Your Vehicle
Because precipitation (mixed with acid dirt and other minerals) can result in rust, it is a good idea to get your car waxed before winter. This provides another layer of protection for your vehicle’s paint. Schedule a car wax now at Smith Motors!
Check Your Vehicle’s Battery
For the safety of you and your passengers, making sure your vehicle’s battery is in good condition is essential. In the frigid temperatures, batteries lose power as the temperature decreases. This can leave your vehicle unable to start, meaning you could get stranded in dangerous conditions.
Visit Smith Chevy!
At Smith Chevrolet, our mission is to earn our customer’s loyalty by delivering sales and service experiences with high quality, excellent value, integrity and enthusiasm. As your Chevrolet of Northwest, Indiana, we will function as a team, work ethically, and focus on meeting and striving to exceed the expectations of our customers. Visit us to learn more about winterizing your vehicle or schedule pre-winter maintenance today!
