You may not have noticed it yet, but before you know it, the temperatures will start to drop, and the weather will start to change in Hicksville, OH. There is no better time to make sure your car is ready for the change in seasons. The service team at Jim Schmidt Ford wants to help you prepare your car for the transition. We have compiled a list of things your car must do before Jack Frost starts nipping at your nose.
Test Your Car Battery
There are few worse feelings than getting stranded in the middle of nowhere because your battery died. Our team can check your battery for any corrosion. Cold temperatures can expedite the deterioration of your battery. If it is determined you need a new battery, we can find the right one from our full inventory.
Replace Fluids
The temperature can also take a toll on your car's fluids. Starting with your oil. Your engine requires a different viscosity of the oil when the temperatures start to fall. If you have the wrong oil in your car, your engine works even harder to keep things flowing the way they should. You'll find it leads to more wear-and-tear. Trust our team to get the right oil into your car, so your engine runs smoothly all winter long.
Address Your Tires
Winter tires can be a great way to stay safe on the road. They grip the surface, no matter the conditions. However, a more cost-effective way to stay confident on the roads this Winter is by making sure your current tires are up for the challenge. It could be as simple as ensuring your tread is wearing evenly across all four tires. A tire rotation or balance can go a long way to keeping your car on the road this Winter.
Get Your Brakes Inspected
Nothing gets more stress put upon them like your brakes in the Winter. We advise getting them to check twice, once at the beginning of the season, then again around late January. The moisture from roads, combined with the treatment to melt the ice, can cause your brake rotors to rust rapidly. The best practice is the get them checked before you notice an issue.
There are many things to consider when the seasons change. Let our service team worry about it. Head in to Jim Schmidt Ford and let our experts prepare your car for Winter.