Achieve peace of mind by ensuring your vehicle is prepared for upcoming winter driving conditions. Sue at Tomasso Auto Swedish Motors explains that, first and foremost, check your tires. “Don’t wait until the last minute to see if your tires are good enough for that first snow fall,” she explains. Secondly, make sure your anti-freeze levels are adequate and wiper blades are in good shape.
Check your battery; even if it looks good today, you should know that batteries in the four-to-five year age range show their weakness on that first super cold day. While it’s tempting to let your wiper blades function as snow removal devices, you shouldn’t do it as it puts pressure on the motors and will make them go prematurely. If you did a lot of heavy driving this summer, have your suspension looked at which, along with tires and brakes, can be examined during any routine oil change.
Another pro tip is to always make sure your tire pressure is optimal for both safe driving and to have the longest gas mileage. Always use premium gas and give your car a chance to warm up on cold days to allow fluids to get to their proper places before driving. Sue concludes, “And whether we’re in summer or winter, the path to your car’s longevity is to keep up with the maintenance.” Call Swedish Motors today to get your vehicle ready for winter.
729 East Avenue, Pawtucket
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