While we would love to take care of your car should anything
happen, we would rather you not get into a horrible accident during the winter
and be forced to see us. Maintenance is
one thing. Repair because of an accident is another.
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| Avoid this! |
So, here are a few tips to avoid costly repairs while
driving in winter conditions.
Check your tires:
you will lose 1 pound of tire pressure
for every 10 degree drop in temperature.
Check your tire pressure RIGHT NOW! Maintaining proper tire pressure help with
traction AND improve your fuel economy. Also, even if you have all-season
tires, you need to watch your speed. These tires also have reduced performance
at cold temperatures.
Check your fluids:
We recently
wrote about the importance of checking fluids before it started getting too
cold. If you haven’t yet, do it now…with windshield-washer fluid being key
right now. Also, keep your gas tank at
least half filled. Your lines could freeze.
Be Prepared to Dig
Out: If you spin out into a snow bank or even off the side of the road in a
little bit of ice and snow, do not let your wheels spin in an attempt to get
out. Have a shovel in the trunk and sand to help with traction. You can even
use kitty litter thrown under the tire to help.
Keep Your Eyes on the
Road: Potholes, debris…hidden in the snow. If you hit something like a
pothole, be prepared for some bent rims or axles as well as
alignment issues. And, be weary of ice flying off of cars in front of you.
That can damage the windshield.
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