Winter is coming to Whitestown, IN, and it's time to start thinking about how Toyota service can help you winterize your car. Winterizing means preparing your car for the more challenging conditions it will face over the snowy and icy months. Luckily, you can do several things to get your car ready for the long, dark days ahead.
Essential Toyota Maintenance for Winter
There are two important things to install on your car to prepare for winter. First, make sure to switch to winter tires. Often, when the weather goes around or below freezing temperatures, your all-season tires' rubber will harden and be less able to grip the road. That's why it's better to switch to snow tires, which are built to resist hardening at low temperatures.
Winter wipers can also be helpful to winter drivers. Slightly heavier than average wipers and covered in rubber, they are better at slicing through thick ice and slush accumulated on your windshield.
Finally, have your battery and electrical system inspected and serviced. Aged batteries work fine in warm weather, but colder temperatures inhibit the chemical reactions that generate electricity. That’s why your car may not start during the first significant cold snap.
Keeping Your Tanks Full
Speaking of wipers, it's essential to keep your wiper fluid tank full with a winter formulation that’s less prone to freezing. The water, salt, and debris kicked up during winter driving leave your wipers working overtime, and you don’t want your visibility reduced at the worst possible time. In addition, you should keep your gas tank much fuller during the winter than you're used to during the summer, as in an emergency, you'll want to keep the car warm while you wait for help.
Winter can be a frightening time to drive, but ensuring you’ve addressed the Toyota parts and service necessities will put your mind at ease. Make sure your tires, electrical system, and other vital items are ready with a visit to Tom Wood Toyota today!
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