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— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) December 24, 2016
Your vehicle knows not of hot chocolates and ice skating. Every bolt, nut, metal and engine component can be badly hit by inclement weather if not careful. Common problems are not limited to just frozen coolant, fail or hard starts, stiff or flat tires, and frozen gas lines. To avoid problems, be sure to take the following precautions:
- Change engine and transmission oil to lighter recommended alternatives
- Check tire pressure: The cold affects tire pressure, and you should, therefore, check them before leaving for a ride
- Inspect the battery and its connections to avoid failure or hard starts
- Use an antifreeze tester to check for the mix. Make sure its mixture is 1 to 1 in ratio
- For better traction, purchase winter tires
- Assess for damage to the wiper blades, braking system and underbody
For professional assistance with seasonal mechanical maintenance, schedule a service appointment with our factory-trained technicians at XIT Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today.