Don’t Forget to Get Your Car Ready For Winter!
What Kind of Maintenance Does a Car Need in Winter?
Winter weather is on its way. It will get cold, snow will accumulate, and our cars, trucks, and SUVs will bear a huge portion of the burden. Now is the time to make an appointment with the master technicians at the Downtown Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC Service Department to get it ready to handle the harsh conditions. So, what kind of maintenance does a car need in the winter, anyway? For the most part, there isn’t any component or system that isn’t vulnerable to the cold. However, there are some simple ways to prevent cold-related breakdowns. Let’s take a closer look.
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When the temperature drops below freezing, many of the materials used to run your vehicle are put under additional strain. To be sure, your vehicle is designed to handle these conditions, but if certain parts are damaged or otherwise ready for replacement, bad things can happen when it gets cold. Some of the things that need to be checked on include:
- Drive belts
- Engine hoses
- Air filters
Engine Coolant
Why do you need to worry about engine coolant when it’s cold outside? Because, unmitigated heat will damage the engine regardless of season. Coolant, or anti-freeze, needs to be replaced regularly, but the bigger concern is a small leak. Being aware of coolant levels is critical.
Replace Burned Out Headlights & Taillights
There is less available daylight during the winter. It is beyond important that your vehicle has a working set of headlights and taillights. If your vehicle had daytime running lights, those need to be in working order as well before winters arrives.
If you’re ready to have your vehicle looked at by our team of experts, don’t waste anytime in making an appointment with the Downtown Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC Service Department today.