It's that time of the year! Winter is well on its way, whether you're looking forward to it or not. In order to be prepared for the winter driving experience, you'll want to ensure that your car, truck, SUV, or van is maintained and winterized. Here at Dutro Nissan, our service center is ready to perform any winter service your vehicle may need. We want to help our Lancaster, OH, Columbus, OH, and beyond drivers stay as safe as possible with the right winter car service. Here are just a few winter maintenance items we recommend.
Change Your Tires to Winter Tires
Winter tires and snow tires are designed specifically for the winter weather. Not only do winter tires have a thicker tread that's perfect for snowy roads, but they also contain the right type of rubber to keep your tires inflated during freezing temperatures. Whether you need your tires changed over to winter tires you already have, or you're looking to purchase (and install) new winter tires, our shop can accomplish the job.
Make Sure Your Routine Maintenance is Taken Care Of
Before the winter really takes over here in Zanesville, OH, it's a good idea to have your car's routine maintenance performed. These regular maintenance items include:
- Oil Changes – If your engine's oil light is on, you'll need an oil change as soon as possible. It's also a good idea to have the oil checked to make sure it's full and clean.
- Brake Repairs – It's important to have your brakes inspected and/or repaired before the roads become covered in snow and ice. Having good brakes helps to provide the stopping power you need.
- Fluid Checks – The cold temperatures of winter can freeze any fluid, but there's really a danger when the fluid is too low or already compromised. You'll want to have each fluid checked and refilled before these freezing temps arrive. Some of these fluids include coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and windshield washer fluid.
Test Your Car's Battery or Replace It
It's no fun to be stranded because of a dead car battery, and it's even worse when it's in the winter. Cold temperatures can affect your car's battery, making your vehicle need a jump start to get things moving. Have your car's battery checked to see how much charge it has, and consider having it replaced before it dies on you.
Service Your Windshield and Wipers
Visibility is key when you're driving, especially when thick snowflakes are covering your windshield. Make sure your car's windshield is crack or ding-free and that your windshield wipers are working the way they should.
Pack a Winter Emergency Car Kit
Whether you're commuting around Cambridge, OH, traveling around Marietta, OH, or heading on a road trip outside of Ohio, you'll want to have an emergency car kit in your vehicle. This is especially important when it's winter. Here are a few items your winter emergency car kit should include.
- Water and Non-Perishable Food
- Blankets and Warm Gear
- A Shovel and Sand (or Kitty Litter)
- Flashlights (with Extra Batteries)
- Car Tools and Road Flares
- And Anything Else You May Need
Contact Dutro Nissan to Schedule a Winter Service Appointment Today
If you require any type of car service, our service center is here to help. We'd love to repair or maintain any issue your vehicle may have and get you back out on the road today.