Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood

Before winter arrives, it’s a good idea to have your vehicle prepped for the colder weather. Colder temperatures, changes in humidity levels, and an increase in precipitation can have a negative impact on your car, truck, or SUV. If you live around Brownwood, Coleman, or Comanche, you’ll want to bring your vehicle in for service at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood.

Schedule Winter Service

The service technicians at Stanley CDJR Brownwood will inspect your vehicle and provide winter maintenance before the colder temperatures hit. The team will test your battery to make sure it is ready for the change in weather and won’t leave you stranded. They will check the coolant to ensure it can handle the colder weather to keep your engine running.
Our team will inspect your belts and hoses, check spark plugs and wires, and perform general maintenance at your winter service visit. You don’t want to get stranded in the colder weather. While a change in temperature doesn’t necessarily impact all these components, it can make the vehicle work harder. You also want the technicians to find any issues before they cause problems.

Consider Your Tires

While Brownwood isn’t an area that sees constant snow in the winter, you do need to think about changing your tires. If you use summer tires in warm weather, you may want to consider all-season tires. These tires can handle the change in temperature and various road conditions.
If you travel to colder climates with more snow, you may even want to think about winter tires. Winter tires continue to have traction even with colder temperatures.

Check Tire Pressure

For every 10-degree change in temperature, your tires lose one psi. Underinflated tires can cause problems and be more likely to go flat.
If you don’t know the correct amount of pressure for your tires, you can check on the tire placard, which is located on the side sill of the driver’s side. You can also look in your owner’s manual or ask the service team at Stanley CDJR Brownwood.

Inspect the Windshield Wipers

Extreme heat and cold can be hard on windshield wipers, causing the rubber to become brittle and break. If your vehicle spends a lot of time in the sun, it can lead to wipers that don’t work as effectively at cleaning your glass. You should check the wipers and notice if the rubber is soft and flexible or if the component needs to be replaced.
Don’t forget to check the windshield washer fluid. When you refill, use washer fluid antifreeze to ensure it continues to work in colder temperatures and doesn’t freeze up.

Pack an Emergency Kit

Have important supplies on hand if you should get stranded or have car troubles in cold weather.

• First aid kit
• Blanket
• Ice scraper
• Extra clothing
• Flares
• Antifreeze
• Flashlight with batteries
• Matches
• Car tool kit
• Non-perishable food and drinks
• Jumper cables
• Bag of sand and shovel