Regardless of whether you enjoy the winter snow or you despise the cold weather, winter has arrived in Minnesota. Along with it comes the necessary vehicle winter maintenance. Winter maintenance and fluid checks are an essential part of your routine car care and should be performed right before or as soon as winter arrives.
What Type Of Winter Maintenance Should Be Performed?
Along with the normal maintenance issues, we have a few winter maintenance suggestions. These include:
- Fluid Checks - Make sure that your fluids are full, clean, and not leaking. Low fluids have a higher susceptibility of freezing, if they're able, and could result in a larger repair bill. Some fluids to check are engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid.
- Brake Inspections - If your car is shuddering or squealing when you apply the brakes, you'll want to have your brakes inspected. Winter driving is already dangerous, but even more so when your brakes aren't working properly.
- Tire Changes - If you haven't switched to snow tires from summer tires, it's time. Winter tires are designed for winter. They have a deeper tread for snow and different rubber to combat the cold. While all-season tires are okay for winter travel, winter tires will help keep you on the road the best.
Schedule Your Winter Maintenance Appointment At Kline Volvo Cars Of Maplewood
If your car, truck, SUV, or van requires winter maintenance, don't hesitate to schedule an appointment with our Kline Volvo Cars of Maplewood service center. Our team not only knows how to take care of your vehicle, but we also offer a wide array of service and parts specials to help keep your costs down. These may include service savings on your entire purchase, free services with the purchase of parts, and a certain percentage or price off on select services like brake repairs and oil changes. To learn more, contact our Kline Volvo Cars of Maplewood dealership today!