Car Care for Winter: 4 Basic Tips

Among our team at Mangino Chevrolet in Amsterdam, NY, some people love winter. Others dread it. We all agree that winter is hard on our cars. Fortunately, our service department team has great, simple car care tips for winter. Here are four they asked us to pass on to you.

New Winter Tires

Consider investing in winter or all-season tires if you don’t already have some. Their design, tread depth, and flexibility enhances traction of roads that are wet, icy, cold, and slick. Check tire pressure weekly. Optimal tire pressure ensures the best possible traction. It prevents wear on your tire treads.

Keep Fuel Tank Half Filled

We hope you don’t get stuck somewhere, but winter is the season it’s most likely. Just in case you have wait for repairs or rescue, keep your fuel tank half filled. Fuel helps power your car’s heating system indirectly, so a half-full tank keeps you comfortable and toasty when necessary.

Be Mindful of Windshield Wipers

Keep your windshield wipers in a raised position if you park outdoors in Amsterdam. This keeps them from getting stuck to your windshield. Also, please remove ice from your windshield with an ice scraper as opposed to your windshield wiper blades.

Seal it With Wax

Your car takes a beating in winter. A polymer wax coating gives it a layer of protection that shields it against ice, cold, dirt, and salt.

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