Winter Maintenance Tips

You might be excited that the winter weather is arriving. This is an opportunity for you to go skiing and snowboarding, and you might want to go play in the snow as well. At the same time, you need to make sure that you take care of your vehicle. The winter weather can place a significant amount of stress on your car, and you need to minimize your chances of dealing with potential repairs. We are C&S Car Company, and it would be our pleasure to help you take care of your car. Take a look at some of the most important winter maintenance tips you need to follow below, and give us a call today to schedule an appointment with a member of our team.

1. Check the Windshield Wipers

You need to check the windshield wipers before winter precipitation begins to fall from the sky. Even though you might not think about your windshield wipers very often, they are going to play a critical role in helping you maintain your visibility in the middle of the winter. You will depend on your windshield wipers to remove slush and ice from your windshield, and you might also need them in the morning as you defrost your windshield. You must make sure you have the right windshield wipers on your car, and you may not even realize that you need to replace them from time to time. Do not forget that you should also make sure that your windshield wiper fluid level is appropriate as well.

2. Inspect Your Oil

Oil is tremendously important for your car. You depend on your oil to lubricate the internal components of your engine, making sure that your engine does not have too much friction between its internal parts. You also depend on your oil to improve your gas mileage. When the temperature begins to drop outside, your oil will begin to contract. The level in your vehicle might start to drop, and you need to make sure you have enough oil in your car. We can take a look at your oil level to make sure it is appropriate, and we can also help you find the right oil if you want to get it changed.

3. Check the Tires

Do not forget that you should think about your tires as well. Your tires are very important because they help you maintain your gas mileage and increase your traction on the road. In the middle of the winter, you need to make sure you have tires that can navigate winter weather. You also need to make sure your tires are naturally inflated, as the cold weather will cause your tire pressure to drop. We can take a look at your tires and make sure they still have enough tread left on them. We can also make sure your tire pressure is appropriate, so give us a call today to schedule an appointment with our team.

4. Check the Defroster

If there is a lot of ice on your windshield in the morning, you need a way to get rid of it quickly. You don't want to dump hot water on your windshield, as you could damage it; however, you can always turn on the defroster. How do you know if your defroster is working appropriately? We can help you inspect your defroster, and we will make sure it is working exactly as expected. That way, you have a quick, reliable way to get rid of any winter precipitation that might be on your windshield. Count on our service center to help you. 

Call C&S Car Company Today To Make an Appointment

At C&S Car Company, we always put the needs of our drivers ahead of our own, and it would be our pleasure to do the same for you. A member of our team is here to help you make sure that your vehicle is working exactly as it should, and we want to make sure that happens before the winter weather arrives. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment with our service center, and let us help you take care of your car.