Preparing Your Vehicle for the Winter Season

 

Now that winter is approaching in Madison, WI, is your vehicle ready? If not, then Russ Darrow CDJR of Madison can help, and our convenient online scheduling can be used for making your winter service appointment. Residents from Waunakee, DeForest, Fall River, and Fitchburg, WI are encouraged to use our services too!

 

Tire Inspection and Rotation

Winter is an especially important season to have your tires inspected and rotated. With a good chance of participation in snow, ice, and heavy rain during winter, you want to have the best traction to get you through those severe conditions. Rotating your tires timely not only gives you an advantage during winter by having the best tires on the drivetrain axle, but it may also prolong the lifespan of your tires. The tire tread should not be less than 1/8 of an inch and, if so, the tire should be replaced. Do you need new tires? No worries, we sell them!

 

Battery Test and Inspection

A car battery can become deficient without warning, but when the temperature decreases the way that it does in winter, there is a much higher probability. The cold temperature puts an enormous strain on the battery and reduces the capability of starting your engine by about 33 percent. Once the temperature drops below zero, it’s about 50 percent. A battery test provides assurance that your battery is strong enough to endure the harsh winter conditions.

 

Coolant Flush and Leak Inspection

When was the last time a coolant flush was completed for your vehicle? A coolant flush removes harmful elements from your cooling system and greatly reduces the chances of an engine overheating. One of the leading causes of a breakdown during winter is related to an engine overheating. In addition to changing the coolant, the technician will visually inspect the radiator hoses and fan belts, and visually inspect the system for any obvious signs of a coolant leak. Our trained technicians use Genuine Certified OEM Parts for all repairs. Changing the windshield washer fluid to a winter blend is also beneficial for the season, as well as having an HVAC Inspection, including inspecting the heater, defrost, seat warmers, and steering wheel warmers.

 

Important Safety Tip: It is vital to your safety to have a windshield crack and chip inspection and a wiper blade inspection completed.

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In addition to these winter tips, be sure to check your roadside emergency kit. Make sure that you have all the essentials, such as jumper cables, tools, extra coolant, a warm blanket, non-perishable foods, and other important items. The entire staff at Russ Darrow CDJR of Madison wishes you a safe winter!