Winter has been in the making since December 21st of last year. Have you prepared your vehicle for the wintry conditions the season brings along with it in Indiana? If not, continue reading to review some top advice on how to winterize your car or truck, plus what you can do if the winter gets the best of your vehicle this year.
Automotive Maintenance to Prepare Your Car for Winter
When you want your vehicle to perform optimally through the winter in terms of safety and efficiency, it is necessary to implement specific automotive maintenance. Many industry professionals and enthusiasts refer to this as “winterization” or “winterizing a car.” The basic approach to winterizing a vehicle, whether car, truck, van, or sports utility, includes tire care, fuel stabilization, fluid fill-ups, and brake care.
Tire Care
The colder climate in winter can cause your tires to lose air at a faster rate. Not only should you inspect your tire pressure before every drive, but you should also have your tires inspected and serviced by a professional shop to ensure they are prepared for winter conditions. A tire rotation and balance are usually all you need, but you might have to replace a tire or two. Traction is essential when it comes to ice and show, so do not skip this maintenance!
Brake Care
Along with tires, your brakes are the most important safety feature on your vehicle when it comes to traction and control. Have your brakes inspected and serviced to ensure safe winter driving. You may need to replace your brake pads or rotors, or even refill your braking fluid.
Car Fluid Fill Ups
Your vehicle, no matter the make or model, requires 7 essential automotive fluids. Although windshield wiper fluid isn’t always necessary in the winter, the remaining six certainly are. They include motor oil, power steering, brake, coolant, battery, and transmission fluid. Be sure your vehicle is filled up before hitting the winter roads.
Fuel Stabilization
Sometimes the weather can get so cold, your fuel can freeze up or go bad, which can also affect the carburetor. This is more common in vehicles that are parked outdoors. Adding a fuel stabilizer to your tank can help prevent your fuel from gumming up, becoming contaminated, or freezing.
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