Honestly, it’s never too late to make sure your car is okay for whatever weather is headed your way. Some things, like a frozen door lock, are much better to prevent than to cope with at the time, however. A1 Automotive has tips you can use right now, even if you’re afraid it’s too late to protect your car from winter’s harshest blows.
Get Your Battery Checked Right Away
If you know that your car’s battery is getting up there in terms of age, get it checked. You can have your battery tested to find out if it needs to be charged or even to see if the battery is going bad and can’t be charged. Without a functional battery, you’re not going much of anywhere.
Look at When You Last Changed the Oil
Do you know when you last got the oil changed? If it’s even close to being time to change the oil, have that handled right now. That’s going to help to protect your car’s engine during these harsh weather months. And if you’ve been waiting a little bit too long to get the oil changed, it’s even more important to get that done now. It might even be time to think about a synthetic oil or a synthetic blend for your car.
Get up Close and Personal with Your Car’s Antifreeze
It’s also crucial to find out what’s going on with your car’s antifreeze. You can get it tested to see whether it’s able to do its job. This is especially important if you’ve ever topped up your coolant reservoir with water. It might be a good idea to do an entire flush and refill of the right antifreeze for this time of year.
Look at Other Small Tasks that Can Help
Finally, there are some small tasks that really do add up to being incredibly helpful during winter. Checking your windshield wipers and even getting new ones is probably a good idea. They’ve got a shorter lifespan than most people realize. Also, make sure to lubricate your car’s doors and door locks. This can help prevent them freezing over.
Want some more help making sure that your car is properly winterized and ready to go? Give us a call at A1 Automotive in Lincoln, NE today. We can help you to handle these tasks and any others that might have gotten away from you at other times of the year. It’s never too late to make sure that your car has what it needs.