Winter Car Care Tips | Canton GA | Near Alpharetta and the greater Atlanta area
Winter Car Care Tips in Canton, GA
As the thermostat begins to drop, your car needs particular care that isn't necessary during warmer months. During winter, caring for your vehicle includes checking to make sure the coolant is filled to the proper levels and the defrosting system is functioning properly. These parts of your vehicle aren't usually a cause for worry during summer, so check out this list of tips to help you prepare your car for winter.
5 Types of Winter Car Care
Battery
Check to make sure your battery is in excellent shape for the winter months, as a bad battery will leave you stranded in the cold if it dies. Having a volt test performed on your battery will let you know if you're in good shape or need a new battery.
Gasoline
Keeping your fuel tank relatively full in winter is beneficial for a couple of reasons. A full tank will discourage water from freezing inside your fuel pump and also give you the chance to stay warm by keeping the engine running in the chance that you get stuck.
Coolant
The coolant in your vehicle is crucial because it keeps the engine from freezing in low temperatures. Most mechanics advise drivers to mix half coolant and half water in their radiators.
Tires/Tire Pressure
Snow tires usually stay more flexible than regular tires during freezing temperatures. This can provide better traction on cold pavement, even without snow. In addition, your tires lose up to one pound per square inch of tire pressure with every 10-degree drop in the temperature. Because your car is less predictable when your tires have lost pressure, it?s crucial to pay attention to your tire pressure.
Defroster
Make sure your defroster is in working order so you won't have to be the only one scraping your windshield on a frosty morning.
Plus...
We highly recommend that you keep some type of survival kit in your car in the event of an emergency. While this is more of a tip to keep you prepared rather than how to care for your car, a survival kit will make all the difference if you end up stranded in the cold. Everyone should consider a survival kit, especially those who live in or travel through rural areas. Your survival kit should include a first-aid kit, a flashlight, jumper cables, a blanket and a cellphone charger.
For further questions about caring for your vehicle during winter, or if you need a service check-up to ensure your car is prepared for cold weather, contact us or stop by Cherokee County Toyota at 301 Liberty Blvd, Canton, GA 30114. We look forward to serving our customers from Canton, GA, and throughout Alpharetta and the greater Atlanta area.