How to Prepare Your Car For Winter

From icy patches to snow, winter weather can make roads hazardous to drive on. Keeping up with necessary maintenance can help keep your vehicle in great shape so you can drive safely in the colder season. 

Prepare Your Tires 

Start your car winter prep by checking the thread of your tires to ensure they can safely handle icy roads. If your tires are worn, it may be time to replace them with winter tires. Winter tires, also referred to as snow tires, are engineered with deeper treads and more grooves, to navigate through snow and ice more efficiently. 

Check Fluids 

Before the weather gets cold, check the windshield wiper and antifreeze fluid to ensure they're filled properly. Windshield wiper fluid is needed to keep your windshield clear as you drive and antifreeze prevents engine freezing. 

Seasonal Windshield Wiper Blades 

Replacing your old windshield wipers with winter windshield wipers is a game-changer. Winter wipers are made to endure the cold better and are more suitable for snow fall. They're made with thicker synthetic rubber to stay more flexible even when temperatures drop. 

Car Battery Maintenance

Colder temperatures can slow the chemical reaction in your vehicle's battery, lowering the power output, making it harder to start your car. Before it gets cold, check to make sure the battery of your vehicle has good voltage, is clean, and has all the necessary connections. Bring your vehicle into our service center for replacement if needed. 

Schedule an Appointment Near Greenfield, IN

Gearing up your vehicle for colder weather can save you time, energy, and keep you safe this season. Prepare your car for winter by scheduling an appointment with our Dellen Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram service center or schedule service with Dellen Chevrolet Buick GM today!