Winter Maintenance at Premier Chevrolet of Buena Park

Winter makes everything more difficult, as your car will have a harder time gaining traction on the road and your wiper blades will have to work harder to clear your windshield. If you want to make sure that you’re prepared for the winter chill, then you should start by catching up on vital services like your battery and brake inspection. We can help you today at Premier Chevrolet of Buena Park.

What Services Should I Get Out of the Way?

Before winter comes, there are a few services that you’re probably going to want to handle. The cold can affect your battery, which is why it’s usually best to have it tested with a voltmeter before things get too chilly. You should also have your brakes inspected along with your belts, hoses, spark plugs, wires, and cables. Finally, it’s important to make sure that you have the proper ratio of antifreeze and water for your coolant system. These services should help you avoid a lot of preventable problems on the road. For example, if your battery is already on its last leg, there’s a good chance that it’ll leave you stranded somewhere once the temperature drops. If you live near Irvine, Buena Park, or Anaheim, and you want to get your inspections out of the way, then you can visit us at Premier Chevrolet of Buena Park for quick and reliable service.

What About My Tires?

If you haven’t already, then you should switch to winter tires. While all-season tires can technically handle winter conditions, that doesn’t mean that they’re the best choice for the season. Winter tires will help you maintain your traction when you’re rolling over everything from ice to snow. You should also check your tire pressure. Fluctuations in temperature can cause the PSI to drop dramatically. Luckily, most gas stations have air pumps that will not only let you check your tires, but you’ll be able to fill them back up too. You should also consider switching to winter wipers, as they’ll be better equipped to handle the snow. It’s important to remember that while winter tires will help you maintain traction, it’s up to you to drive safely. You should know what to do if your vehicle starts sliding, and you should take the road conditions into account when you’re trying to judge the distance you need to come to a safe stop.

Are There Other Ways to Stay Prepared?

It never hurts to be prepared. If you don’t have one already, then you should put together a winter safety kit. This should include items like common tools, blankets, flares, a first aid kit, and extra antifreeze. While these are a few of the staples, it wouldn’t hurt to add other items like protein bars, cans of food, water, and other long-lasting foods and drinks. This way, if you do end up stranded in a winter storm, you’ll have everything that you could possibly need. It’s also a smart idea to keep your gas tank at least half full, and you should routinely check your windshield wiper fluid. You’ll end up using more windshield wiper fluid than you think during a storm, and if your gas tank gets too low, you run the risk of gas line freeze-ups.

If you want to make sure that you’re prepared for winter, then you can schedule your service appointment with our team at Premier Chevrolet of Buena Park.