Winter Car Care Tips | Karl Malone Auto Group
The Karl Malone Auto Group's Winter Car Care Tips
The winter season can come with harsh weather that could negatively affect your car’s health! This is why it’s crucial to give your vehicle some extra TLC during this time of year. Our teams throughout the dealerships of the Karl Malone Auto Group are experts when it comes to routine winter car care — that’s why we’ve compiled some tips and tricks to ensure you drive safely this season. Continue reading to learn how you can get your car winter-ready in just four simple steps.
Top 4 Winter Car Care Tips
Change Your Tires
With every 10-degree drop (Fahrenheit) during the winter season, your tires can potentially lose up to an average of one pound of pressure. It’s always a good idea to stay ahead of the game — fill your tires with air frequently and also monitor whether or not your tires need to be changed. If you equip your ride with winter tires, that’s even better — these tires are able to adapt to chilly temperatures and provide strong traction whenever you need to start or stop on cold asphalt or pavement.
Keep Your Tank Full
We already know that maintaining a full gas tank is a typical thing you keep track of daily. However, it’s even more imperative to keep it full during freezing temperatures since your tank could potentially freeze accumulated water that’s sitting in the empty space. An added bonus is that with a full tank, you’ll be able to keep warm with the car running if you ever get in a bind on the side of the road.
Keep Cool with Coolant/Antifreeze
A vital fluid to monitor in your vehicle is the antifreeze. The coolant in your car will make sure your vehicle won’t freeze during the winter season. Without protection from the antifreeze, your engine block could potentially crack, resulting in a bigger problem you have to deal with.
Have a Survival Kit
You can never predict when your car will break down, so we highly recommend keeping a survival kit stored in your vehicle at all times. Useful items you can include could be flashlights, jumper cables, a phone charger, first-aid kit, blankets and even a small knife. It sounds like a lot, but you never know what you may need in an emergency! Your future self will thank you for being proactive.
Don’t let the harsh weather beat you down! Your car, truck or SUV needs to be prepared for the winter season. If you'd like to learn about more winter car care tips or need repairs for your vehicle, contact us today or stop by our dealerships located in Utah, Arkansas, Louisiana, Idaho and Colorado.