With winter rapidly approaching, now is the time to prepare your vehicle for the extreme weather conditions we experience in the Adirondacks. Taking preventative maintenance steps now can save you from dealing with unexpected problems and repairs when the temperatures drop and the snow starts flying.
If you live in Elizabethtown, NY, you know how bitterly cold and snowy the winters can get. The harsh conditions can be tough on your vehicle, leading to issues like dead batteries, low tire pressure, and frozen fluids.
Residents of Plattsburgh, NY, also need to be ready for heavy lake effect snow squalls that can quickly make roads treacherous and put extra strain on vehicle systems. Getting caught unprepared in a sudden whiteout is the last thing you want.
The winter weather challenges are similar in Lake Placid, NY. With an average of over 100 inches of snow annually, your vehicle must be equipped to drive in persistent snow and ice all winter without leaving you stranded.
Across Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT, and St. Albans, VT, while the snowfall totals may be somewhat less, the bitter cold and wintry mix can still cause plenty of issues for your vehicle. Black ice and slushy conditions make it critical that your tires, brakes, and safety systems are all in top shape.
So what can you do to get your vehicle winter-ready? Here are some of the key preventative maintenance items to take care of as soon as possible:
- Check your battery and replace it if needed to avoid being stranded with a dead battery in the cold
- Put on winter tires for maximum traction on snowy and icy roads
- Make sure your heating and defrost system is working properly
- Check all fluids, including oil, antifreeze, wiper fluid, and keep topped up
- Put together a winter emergency kit with blankets, flashlight, shovel, ice scraper, etc.
- Consider using winter wiper blades for better visibility in snow and slush
At Adirondack Chevrolet Buick, INC., we're here to prepare your vehicle for whatever Mother Nature has in store this winter. Our experienced service technicians can handle all your winter maintenance needs.
Don't wait until the first big storm hits. Call us or schedule your appointment online today to get your vehicle in top shape for winter driving. With a little preventative maintenance, you can have peace of mind knowing your vehicle is winter-ready to carry you through the harsh Adirondack winter season safely.