How to Prep a Car for Winter

Birmingham winters can be awfully harsh on our automobiles, and that means we need to make sure that our cars are ready. But don’t worry. The knowledgeable staff in our service center know how to prep a car for winter and want to help keep you safe and to help keep your car running in top shape. So, we’ve put together the list of winter car prep tips below. Keep reading to see some simple things you can do to make sure your vehicle keeps running during the cold season.

How to Prep a Car for Winter – Step by Step

Most Rochester Hills drivers are busy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make time for some necessary auto maintenance, especially ahead of the coldest part of the year. Here’s how to prep a car for winter so that it can drive reliably throughout the season: 

Winter Car Prep Tips

• Check your tire tread and air pressure regularly, especially in cold weather, to ensure your tires have enough tread to handle the rough winter roads.
• Get an oil change to start the winter with clean oil, and make sure the right viscosity of oil is used.
• Check the battery and replace it if it is near the end of its life before the onset of winter.
• Replace wiper blades at the start of winter to be prepared for bad weather.
• Check the coolant system to ensure you have the right coolant for freezing weather, and check the radiator, hoses, belts, and filters.
• Check all of the lights on your vehicle and replace any dead bulbs.
• Check your brakes before winter sets in to avoid any problems later on.
• When changing your oil, make sure to top off all of your fluids, including engine coolants, power steering fluid, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid.

Fred Lavery Porsche Company of Birmingham Can Help

Bring your car into our service center and let trained professionals prepare your car for winter the right way. And, if you found these winter car prep tips to be helpful, you might also enjoy our posts on how to store a Porsche for the winter and winter driving tips. We’re conveniently located near Bloomfield Hills, so drop by or contact us today.