INFINITI Winter Car Checklist

Vehicle Maintenance Tips For Winter

Cold winter weather can seriously affect your car. To help you keep your vehicle in excellent condition throughout the coldest months of the year, we created the following winter car maintenance guide! Review these tips to avoid premature breakdowns on roads in Bridgewater and Princeton, NJ.

Winter Car Maintenance

Top Off Fluids

All vehicle fluids, including motor oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, A/C coolant, and windshield wiper fluid, should be checked and changed/topped off as necessary. Fresh vehicle fluids are essential to winter driving safety. Cold can also create deposits that turn oil into sludge. To avoid untimely engine part friction and wear, check your oil level and viscosity throughout the winter months.

Have the Winter Heating System Inspected

No driver wants their heating system to stop working on a cold day! Get your heating system inspected at the beginning of winter to make certain it is ready for the cold. There might be a hose leak or other issue that needs addressing before you take off on a road trip outside of Bensalem, PA.

Check the Battery

Hot weather is hard on your car’s battery, but cold weather is even harsher! Check your battery for corrosion throughout the winter, and use a toothbrush to remove it, if applicable. Wear protective gloves to avoid getting battery acid on your skin. To help protect your car battery from extreme cold.

Make Sure the Tires Are in Great Shape

Air pressure decreases when the temperature is high, which can cause your vehicle tires to over deflate! Check your tire pressure during cold weather to see if you need to increase it by a few pounds per square inch (psi).

Don’t let winter wreak havoc on your vehicle! Put our tips into practice and visit our service center whenever your car needs professional attention!