Cold-Weather Car Care
If you will be driving over the mountains and through the woods to Grandmother's house this Thanksgiving, we recommend that make sure that your car is ready for the trip. And even if your Thanksgiving travel plans don't include lots of driving, now is a good time to take the time to prepare your car for the cold weather.
So here are our Insider tips for caring for your car as cold weather approaches (courtesy of Lexus of Manhattan):
CLEAN
Clean & flush and put new anti-freeze in the cooling system. Check your heaters, wipers, and defrosters for wear and tear. Use cold weather washer fluid.
CHECK TIRES
Check tire and tread depth as well as tire pressure at least once a month. As the temperature drops your tire pressure may decrease. Consider winterizing your tires if you are in an area where there is snow and ice. See your service advisor for details on how to winterize your tires (if applicable).
TUNE UP
You should consider getting your oil & filter changed every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. Have your service advisor check the air and transmission as well. If you are due for a major tune-up you should consider doing so before the cold actually sets in. Winter makes those small issues become big issues because of the weather change.
LIGHTS
Make sure your interior and exterior lights are working properly. Sometimes the cold weather climate will cause those lights to go out. You want to make sure also the headlights are properly aimed.
COLD-WEATHER EQUIPMENT
You should have the following equipment in your car especially during the colder months:
So here are our Insider tips for caring for your car as cold weather approaches (courtesy of Lexus of Manhattan):
CLEAN
Clean & flush and put new anti-freeze in the cooling system. Check your heaters, wipers, and defrosters for wear and tear. Use cold weather washer fluid.
CHECK TIRES
Check tire and tread depth as well as tire pressure at least once a month. As the temperature drops your tire pressure may decrease. Consider winterizing your tires if you are in an area where there is snow and ice. See your service advisor for details on how to winterize your tires (if applicable).
TUNE UP
You should consider getting your oil & filter changed every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. Have your service advisor check the air and transmission as well. If you are due for a major tune-up you should consider doing so before the cold actually sets in. Winter makes those small issues become big issues because of the weather change.
LIGHTS
Make sure your interior and exterior lights are working properly. Sometimes the cold weather climate will cause those lights to go out. You want to make sure also the headlights are properly aimed.
COLD-WEATHER EQUIPMENT
You should have the following equipment in your car especially during the colder months:
- Jumper cables
- Ice Scraper
- Blanket
- First aid kit
- Warm gloves
- Flash light
- Cell phone
DRIVING ON WET ROADS
When the road is slippery, turn off your cruise control system. Snow, ice, slush or even rain can cause wheel-spin and loss of control. To immediately reduce power you must have control of your vehicle. If cruise control is activated the feature might continue to apply power.
posted by Insider Travel Guides at 1:22 PM
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