Winter Preparation
Winter Preparation
Posted on November 10, 2023
Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter in Eastern Ontario with Carloft
Drivers based in Kingston, Cornwall, Napanee, Orleans, Ottawa, Carleton Place, and all across Eastern Ontario know how tough driving in winter can be, and Carloft is here to help. Find out how best to prepare your car for winter with the following tips, and feel free to contact your nearest Carloft dealership for more information.
Winter Vehicle Preparation Tips
Naturally, winter vehicle preparation includes a winter tire swap, as these tires boast a softer rubber compound and aggressive tread patterns tailor-made for braving extreme temperatures, snow, ice, and slush. In addition to installing winter tires, we strongly suggest checking your engine oil and vital fluids, as well as your battery. Indeed, car batteries are especially vulnerable to cold and extreme weather, and an inspection will help determine whether yours is healthy enough to keep running through the winter. We also recommend checking your brakes, as your stopping distances will be greater on winter drives, and don’t forget to take a look at your windshield wipers as well, since they’ll be key to your visibility at the wheel when driving during a snowfall. Lastly, keep your tire pressure gauge handy at all times and check your winter tire pressure on a monthly basis, as extreme conditions can often cause it to vary.
For more winter vehicle preparation tips or information on any of our available services, contact your Carloft dealership today, and we’ll be glad to assist you.