Introduction

Preparing Your Vehicle For Winter & FREE Winter Inspections! Getting your automobile ready for the cold weather doesn’t end with stocking it with warm clothes and extra gas. Preventing problems from getting worse and maximising your vehicle’s performance are two reasons why pre-winter maintenance is essential. 

Regular servicing extends the life of the engine, decreases emissions, and identifies any potential issues before they worsen. Learn what the manual says about updating it based on the number of miles you’ve driven.

The premium services we provide at Revive Auto Repair are ideal for getting your vehicle ready for the colder months, and we offer monthly and seasonal coupon packages to save you money. 

Check out our service discounts and menu board to see what we have to offer this winter, and give us a call today to set up an appointment.

Preventative Maintenance Checkup

It’s crucial that you keep up with all of your vehicle’s maintenance needs. Brakes, belts, hoses, engine, exhaust, fluids, as well as filters should all be checked to make sure they are in good operating order and then prepared for the cold weather. 

After three thousand to five thousand kilometres, it is recommended that you get an oil and filter change.

Make Sure Your Car’s Battery Is Good To Go

When the temperature outside is really low, your car’s battery must supply more power to crank the engine. 

Get a load test done on your battery at your neighbourhood auto shop to make sure it will start your car on a cold morning. Battery cables and terminals that are broken or corroded should also be checked.

Put In New Wipers And Top Off The Fluid

In our first large snowstorm, many drivers find they can’t see because their windscreen wiper blades are worn out. And they have run out of windscreen wiper fluid. 

Keeping your windscreen clear of ice, snow, salt, and mud necessitates that you have a sufficient supply of windscreen wiper fluid. So, use windscreen wiper fluid that will not freeze. 

To avoid ice formation, rubber-coated blades are a good choice. Make sure you have plenty of windscreen washer fluid. Put a high-quality snow brush as well as ice scraper in your car.

 

 

Defroster And Heater

If you care about your passengers’ comfort and your ability to see the road, you need to make sure the heater and defroster are in good working order. 

For the defrost process to work, your air conditioner must be in good working order as well. Make sure the fresh air setting is active if your windows are misting up.

Check Your Tires

Tire tread life, uneven wear, and cupping are all things you should check for. Inspect the wall surfaces for any nicks or cuts. Snow tyres are an excellent investment if you reside in a snowy region. 

Snow Tires have treads specifically engineered to maintain traction in snow and ice, and are constructed from softer rubber that remains flexible in freezing temperatures.

Tire Pressure: A Must-Do!

Make sure your tyres have the right amount of air in them for the winter. Your tyre pressure will decline by around 1 pound per square inch (PSI) for every 10 degrees outside. 

This means that once a month you should check your tyre pressure, but only after you’ve allowed the tyres cool down. 

Tire inflation should be set between 30 and 35 pounds per square inch (PSI), although this should be double-checked with the vehicle owner’s handbook. When your mechanic tells you to, rotate your tyres.

Adjust Your Oil

In order to keep your automobile running smoothly in the winter, you should get new oil because old oil thickens in cold temperatures and hinders the engine’s capacity to function. 

Although some professionals advise using lighter oil in the winter, you should check with your vehicle’s manual or a local mechanic to make sure this is the best course of action for your vehicle.

Verify All Belts And Hoses

When it’s chilly outside, your belts and hoses might get brittle and break. The belts and hoses on your vehicle are crucial to its proper operation. You can get ready by inspecting the hoses and belts for damage.

Clean Your Vehicle After A Snowfall

Magnesium chloride is used to melt snow and ice from Colorado’s asphalt highways. It’s not as corrosive as road salt, but it’ll still wreck your automobile if you drive in it. 

To get rid of magnesium chloride and road grime, wash your car frequently in the winter at a touchless car wash and use the underbody rinse feature.

 

 

Conclusion

Even with precautions in place, the winter season can still catch you off guard. An emergency bag containing blankets, flares, a jack, a first-aid kit, a flashlight, a shovel, food, and kitty litter or sand for traction if you get stranded will help you avoid a potentially dangerous situation.

FAQ

How Do You Survive A Winter Car?

If you’re sharing the car with someone, snuggle up to stay warm. The American Red Cross recommends wearing multiple layers in cold weather. 

These layers might be anything from a paper map to a set of removable floor mats. The Red Cross also recommends turning on the car’s engine for around 10 minutes per hour.

Can Cold Weather Damage Your Car?

Cold weather can damage your car in a number of different ways. Tires losing pressure more quickly is one example; fuel lines freezing up is another.

Why Is Winter Car Maintenance Important?

Get your car checked out for the winter months. Get your car serviced before heading out into the harsh winter weather so that it is ready to handle the circumstances. 

It takes more energy to start your automobile in the winter since the battery’s power reduces as the temperature drops.

Do Cars Struggle To Start In Winter?

The ability of a battery to keep a charge is diminished by the cold because the internal chemical process slows down. 

Since engine oil becomes more viscous as a result, the starter motor has to exert more effort to overcome the increased resistance.

 

Revive Auto Repair

2888 E Maple rd

Troy, Michigan 48083

248-817-5370