Winter Maintenance Tips

Certified Chevrolet Service

• Inspect Tires: Make sure that your vehicle can handle the snow and the ice. Be sure to check the tread depth and the pressure of each tire. Also, you may want to consider switching out to winter tires to get better traction on the snow and the ice.
• Check the Battery: Batteries can cause you trouble in freezing weather. Inspect your battery to check for any corrosion. Also, check the cold cranking amperage of your battery, or come to our service center to get a battery inspection from our certified technicians.
• HVAC Inspection:
• Check/Replace Engine Antifreeze: Check your vehicle’s antifreeze levels. It may be necessary to replace your vehicle’s antifreeze to ensure that you don’t end up with a frozen engine.
• Inspect the Windshield: You want to make sure that you repair any small cracks or chips on your windshield. During the winter, those small cracks can expand and threaten the rigidity of your windshield. Our service center offers affordable windshield repair service.
• Prepare a Roadside Safety Kit: Be ready for anything. Make sure that your vehicle has a roadside repair kit. Some of the items you should have in the kit include flares, road hazard signs, and a first aid kit. You can find roadside safety kits online or at your local automotive parts store.
• Brake Inspection: Be sure to check your vehicle’s braking system. If you notice that your vehicle’s braking distance is increasing or there is a spongy feel when pressing on your brake pedal, visit our service center today for certified brake work to ensure you have the safest experience this winter.
• Check Wiper Blades: Your vehicle’s wiper blades will be working overtime this winter. Check for any peeling rubber or bent blades. If your blades are worn, have them replaced right away. We offer affordable pricing on OEM GM wiper blades at our service center.
• Change Washer Fluid to Winter Blend: Make sure your washer fluid doesn’t freeze up during the winter. Change your washer fluid to a winter blend.