Is Your Vehicle Ready to Drive in Winter Conditions?

Here's what you need to do for your car's winter maintenance in a few short steps.

Have you checked the vehicle battery and charging system? Remember, your battery will be more stressed in cold weather. Have you checked the antifreeze? Are the antifreeze level and density within the values ​​specified by the vehicle manufacturer? Do you renew antifreeze at the intervals specified by the vehicle manufacturer?

Have you checked the vehicle battery and charging system? Remember, your battery will be more stressed in cold weather. Have you checked that the heaters, defrosters and wipers are working properly? Have you chosen glass water suitable for cold weather conditions? Have you checked the tread depth and tire pressures of your tires? Are your tires suitable for the weather and ground conditions of the region? Have you put winter tires on your vehicle? Don't forget to check your tire pressures weekly in winter. Remember, no matter how good your vehicle's brake systems are, they will perform for what they were designed to perform if your vehicle's tires are in good condition.

Have you checked the vehicle battery and charging system? Remember, your battery will be more stressed in cold weather. Have you checked that the heaters, defrosters and wipers are working properly? Have you chosen glass water suitable for cold weather conditions? Do you renew the oil and oil filter at the intervals specified by the vehicle manufacturer and with the products of the quality specified? Dirty oil may cause difficulty in starting your vehicle in winter. If you use your vehicle in cold weather conditions, you can change your oil to low viscosity engine oil specified by the manufacturer. Do not forget to check the fuel filter, air filter and cabin air filter (pollen) along with the oil and oil filter.

Have you had your engine's operating performance checked before winter conditions set in? Remember, winter conditions will increase the problems and dissatisfaction already experienced in engine performance and idle.

Have you had your brake performance checked? Proper functioning of your brakes, not only in difficult ground conditions but also in all driving conditions, is the most important factor for your braking distance and therefore your safety.