Make Your Subaru Winter-Proof With These Simple Tips

Make Your Subaru Winter-Proof With These Simple Tips

 

Worst that could happen to you is to get stuck outside in a harsh weather. Cold harsh winter along with unforeseen expense borne on car repair could be very taxing if you are a daily commuter. It is advisable you get your vehicle examined thoroughly prior winter sets in to avoid the hassles of a sudden car breakdown.

Here we will suggest a few measures for the upkeep of your vehicle so that it can combat the harsh cold weather. By doing so you end up saving money and time and driving doesn’t become a dreadful experience for you.

1. If you have a pending car service as per your car maintenance schedule, it is suggested you get it done before winter sets in. The mechanical problems in an automobile tend to magnify in colder weather. Get each and every problem related to the functioning of the car fixed like pings, slow performance, difficulty in starting the engine etc.
2. Ensure the battery is juiced. Batteries do not get along well with cold weather hence get them checked along with their charging system.
3. As a thumb rule flush and fill new antifreeze in the cooling system every two years. However, if you’re regular with car service schedule, then colder season should not be much concern to you.
4. Check your car for tire pressure on a weekly basis during the winter season. Ensure you get both the tire tread and tire pressure checked.  If you are living in a place that snows then you must opt for tires specially designed to grip glassy roads.
5. One of the most significant safety device in a car are the brakes, do get them checked when you are at a service station getting ready for winter driving.
6. Heaters, defrosters, and wipers should be in proper working condition while you use your car during winter. Replace the existing wipers with winter wiper blades and always use the cold weather washer fluid. As a regular practice, you should consider replacing wiper blades every six months.
7. As you drive with windows closed during cold weather, hence it is essential that the exhaust system should be thoroughly checked for carbon monoxide leaks.
8. All lights whether interior or exterior should be functioning properly with the headlights properly aimed.
9. Consider changing oil and filter at intervals, as dirty oil could source for trouble in cold weather. If the place you live in is cold, consider opting ‘winter weight’ oil.

These handy tips will help you tread through the harsh cold winter season.  Always get your vehicle checked meticulously by your technician; a minor negligence could turn out to be problematic in cold harsh season.

Make sure you take your Subaru into Reedman-Toll Subaru, to get it ready for the winter weather!