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The winter months are a festive time, with holiday gatherings, feeling close to family and loved ones, and frolicking in the snow. It’s also a time for unpredictable road conditions you need to prepare for when things get slick and your vehicle doesn’t perform like it should on Warren roads.
From daily commutes and weekly errands to seeing holiday lights and getting ready to go to Grandma’s house, get ready with our winter car prep tips from your locally owned Honda dealership near Boardman. We want you to be ready for the frigid winter weather we get in OH.
Before you head out on the road for a trip in chilly weather, no matter how long it is, make sure you leave enough time to get there and enough time to prepare.
Before the weather changes cold in November or December, run a battery test to see how strong your battery is. Cold weather tends to make it harder for your car to start. Inspect the battery cables and terminals for cracks to see if you need a battery replacement. Our service team is happy to help with this!
Tires tend to deflate a bit when it gets cold. Add regular tire pressure checks to your trips around Youngstown. Improper inflation decreases your gas mileage, but it also fails to give you the necessary traction you need on slick roads.
For areas that get heavy amounts of snow and ice, think about adding winter tires to your checklist. Winter tires improve traction, shorten your stopping distance, and provide you with increased control in less-than-ideal conditions.
Wet roads and ice can cause rust to build up and reduce your brake performance. Have the pros at Apostolakis Honda check the brakes before it gets cold to see if they are still in top shape.
Look at your coolant reservoir to see if there is enough coolant in your radiator. Your vehicle’s owner’s manual has the right coolant for your vehicle, and you can easily find it at our parts center if you need to add some to the reservoir. Engine coolant also acts as antifreeze to prevent your engine from getting too cold.
Motor oil naturally thickens in cold weather. Consider scheduling an oil change ahead of winter for best results. You can also install oil that’s geared for lower temperatures, too.
Consider freeze-resistant wiper fluid and heavy-duty wiper blades for the more harsh months. You should change your wiper blades every six months anyhow.
An empty tank allows moisture to build up and leads to diluted fuel and more strain on your vehicle’s fuel pump and other parts. A full tank also comes in handy if you become stranded or there is backed-up traffic due to snow-covered roads. Make sure your EV’s battery is nearly fully charged because running the heat drains it faster. If you’re caught in heavy traffic, you might not get to a charging station on time if the battery is low.
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to suffer during your daily commute. Make sure your heating system is functioning properly at the start of the winter season. Run it on full blast for at least five minutes before the weather turns frigid.
We hope our winter car prep tips from your locally owned Honda dealer come in handy for your cold-weather drives. If your vehicle needs maintenance ahead of winter, contact us, call 800-900-4600, or schedule a service appointment with our team. You could also save some money with our service specials on various maintenance tasks.
