While it is true that some vehicles come with weather resistant features, most of them are still susceptible to severe weather changes.
So, when it comes to winter care for your car, why not treat them with warmth for resisting the harsh winters!
Wait, what?
Relax; treating them with warmth does not mean covering them up with velvety soft blankets, of course. You just need to take extra care so that all your car accessories can bear the wrath of frosty winters.
A thorough inspection of your car’s exterior and interior will tell you what changes you need to do for your vehicle for the changing weather.
For the tyres
Check your tyres before and after severe weather change. The inflation pressure of your car tyre may fluctuate for up to 1 psi with a temperature drop of every 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Another right way to ensure your vehicle is ready for winter is to mount winter tyres Manchester on the wheels. They will be wear-resistant and provide improved performance.
Fix the wiper blades
These blades are always working during winters wiping away any snow, frost or salt sprays. You need to ensure that they do not dry out and slide through the windshield smoothly.
Changing oil and filter
It is recommended to change oil and filter for a run of every 3,000-5,000 miles. For the exact change schedule, you should follow your manufacturer’s instruction.
Air filter updates
A duly working air filter keeps any debris or snow from entering the running components of the engine. A faulty air filter can decrease the engine’s efficiency and lead to higher gas consumption. Before winter comes, check whether your air filter works correctly. If not, go for a change.
The serpentine belts
A dip in temperature can lead to contraction of these belts and hoses. It makes them prone to breakage. Any bulge or fray on these straps calls for immediate replacement before winter arrives.
You can get them replaced at our garage, Gilgal Tyres. This preventive method will avoid any further damage to car components around them.
Your car’s coolant
The arrival of winter renders the engine cold. You need to observe that its coolant does not cross the anti-freeze level. The level of coolant should always show above the margin of ‘cold’. Refill the system with fresh coolant and keep water and coolant mixture at 50:50 to avoid breaching the margin.
Keep a check on battery and spark plugs
Clean the battery connections at regular intervals. Also, you should often drive to keep the battery operational. Instruction charts recommend that spark plugs be fired for up to 3 million times for every 1,000 miles that your vehicle runs.
Hand vacuum for cleaning the interior
To avoid any damage from residual frost that may have accumulated on the carpet and floor mat, you can regularly use a hand vacuum to pick them out.
Pro Tip: Use tyres in Manchester for smoothly driving your vehicle through the thick snow! They provide greater grip, courtesy the off-roading tread specialisation for snow, dirt, mud or grass.
Include these hacks in your car maintenance schedule and prepare your vehicle for the harsh winter ahead!