Winter Maintenance Tips

Winter Maintenance Tips

Posted on October 26, 2023

Winter Maintenance Tips

Cold temperatures can take a toll on your car, so preparing ahead is essential to avoid costly repairs, avoidable accidents, or last-minute mishaps. Here, we’ve comprised some top tips for preparing and maintaining your vehicle for winter to protect yourself, your investment, and others around you when driving in challenging winter conditions.

Replace Your Wiper Blades

If you start noticing streaking or missed areas when using your windshield wipers, it may be time to replace them. Effective wiper blades are essential to good visibility during rain, snow, and sleet.

Inspect and Maintain Your Battery

Your vehicle’s battery is one of the essential components to optimal performance. Your battery may be negatively affected and perform poorly when temperatures drop below zero. It is important to inspect your battery for any damage or corrosion before the temperatures plummet. Testing your battery at a professional Service Centre is good practice to avoid last-minute issues. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

Check Your Oil

Motor oil thickens in the cold, making it harder for your engine to work optimally. Using a multi-viscosity oil formulated for winter is essential for your engine efficiency. While checking the oil, inspect your vehicle for any cracks, leaks, or damage to hoses and other parts, repairing them to avoid costly issues or avoidable mishaps down the line.

Swap to Winter Tires

Winter tires are made to withstand hazardous weather conditions on the road, including snow, ice, and slush. Swapping your all-seasons or summer tires out to winter tires when temperatures regularly reach 7 degrees Celsius is recommended for enhanced road safety.

Visit Big Rock Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram!

To get optimal performance from your vehicle this winter, it’s essential that you go to a trusted dealership to perform any maintenance or servicing. Big Rock Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram provides next-level servicing to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape. We welcome customers from Hinton, Alberta, and the surrounding areas of Edson and Jasper. Schedule a service appointment online today!