The Five Point Auto Check To Keep Your Car Safely On The Road This WInter
Friday, February 12th, 2021 by admin | Posted In: Auto Accidents
Given the circumstances this year you may be doing less driving than you typically would be doing during the winter months. That makes it even more important that you take the time before the dead of the winter to get your car inspected for the critical mechanical functions so that when you do take it out of the garage you’re not running into issues.
Many of these checks are things you should do each and every season, but in particular they should be done before winter because the cold weather can do serious damage to your car. If not properly checked these items could place you at a greater risk of a Connecticut auto accident.
- Check that your tires are inflated properly. Refer to your owner’s manual about proper inflation for your tires. The cold air will often leave your tires underinflated which can be dangerous, especially on slippery roads.
- Check your oil. If your oil is old or dirty or worse yet, low, you will want to make sure it is changed and ready to keep your engine running smoothly all season long.
- Replace your windshield wipers. Good wipers are an essential part of staying safe on the roads in the winter months.
- Confirm your battery has a full charge. There is nothing worse than getting stranded somewhere with a dead battery.
- Check your antifreeze. This is the final step in this checklist and it will help your car run more smoothly in the cold winter months.
Whether you’ll be putting the normal amount of miles on your car this winter or just a few less, these checks are critical to keeping your car running well and avoiding potential accidents. If you don’t feel comfortable doing these things yourself a local mechanic can certainly help with all of them.
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