We would like to share a couple of our favorite Winter Tips with you
- Did you know that tire pressure drops by about one pound per ten degrees of temperature? Our Service Advisors will be happy to check your tire pressure for you, if you don't feel comfortable doing this yourself. Many newer vehicles have tire pressure monitors, which alert you when the tire pressure is low. Don't forget about your spare tire, you never know when you will need it. Do you have Nitrogen in your tires?
- Winter puts more stress on your battery, particularly if you park your car outdoors. When is the last time you had your battery checked? Batteries lose power as the temperature drops. So not only do you need MORE power to start the engine in winter, you also get LESS power from your battery.
- While many people think of overheating as a summer problem, cars can overheat in winter, too, if they run low on or out of coolant. Overheating can cause expensive engine damage and low coolant can affect your heater. It is pretty easy to check your coolant, but if you aren't sure, we would be happy to show you how.
- Remember to turn off your wiper blades, before shutting off the engine. Your wiper blades may freeze to the windshield, and when you start your car, the wiper motor may burn out trying to get them back to the “rest position”.
- It is a good idea to keep extra windshield washer fluid in your car. On a snowy or messy day, you can easily go through half a gallon or more of windshield washer fluid trying to keep your windshield clear.
- It is always a good idea to warm up your car or truck before you drive in the winter. Revving a cold engine causes additional wear, and a warm car is much safer and comfortable to get into.
We hope that you found this information helpful. If you have any questions about your vehicle please give our Service Technicians a call or comment on this post and we will have your questions answered right away!
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