Vehicle Winterizing Tips

Winter is approaching. As it is, the leaves have begun to fall and the weather has started to chill.

The automotive experts at Tom Masano Ford advise all drivers to winterize their car, truck, SUV or van for the colder months ahead. 

First things first, take care of your vehicle as everyday driving causes inevitable wear and tear. Bring your vehicle into Tom Masano Ford in Reading, PA for car servicing and routine maintenance.

Our experts will ensure that your vehicle is winterized for the cold and stormy winter months. 

• Be sure to winterize your vehicle with: new winter tires. Over time, tire traction wears out. Make sure that your vehicle’s traction is safe enough for all weather that comes your way by getting a vehicle inspection performed by the auto experts in Berks County, PA.
• Maintain tire pressure for number one safety.
• You may need to replace your wipers and update them to winter wipers. Every year, snow, ice and slush are removed from your windshield, which leads to worn out windshield wipers; replace them for best performance. 

• Always keep a safety kit in your vehicle, whether it is winter, summer, spring or fall.
  • Pack items such as: a flashlight, batteries, matches, a first-aid kit, warm clothes, blankets, flares, sand bags, a shovel, a tool kit for your vehicle, a charged cell phone, extra antifreeze, an ice scraper and non-perishable food & drinks, plus any other survival gear you may think of.

• It’s also important to keep your gas tank at minimum, half full (never fall below this mark, just in case you run into an unexpected emergency on the road). Ideally, always keep your gas tank full.
• Be sure to have your defrost and heating system assessed by our experts as it is vital that the vehicle’s heating system works properly, especially during freezing temperatures.
• From oil changes, fluid top offs, routine 138-point vehicle inspections, battery checks, brake inspections and more, we can help you winterize your vehicle for the snow season that awaits us all.

If you’re seeking better traction on snow then you should probably switch to all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) which will provide greater traction on the road. *Be sure to read your owner’s manual to determine whether your vehicle must be set in neutral before switching the driving modes. 

Schedule Your Car Service Appointment at Tom Masano Ford in Berks County, PA and Our Automotive Experts Will Ensure Your Vehicle Is Winter Ready! 

Contact our car service center in Reading, PA and our certified technicians will perform a thorough winter check to ensure your vehicle is ready for the colder months and icy roads. 

Whether you are in Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Shillington, Allentown, West Chester, Montgomery, York, Pittsburgh, Wyomissing, Hamburg, Wilson, King of Prussia, Sinking Spring, Oley, Lebanon, and nearby cities, decide to drop in to the certified automotive technicians in Reading for your car maintenance and winter check.