It gets cold here in Okotoks during the winter months. You already know that. But what you might not know is how hard the winter weather is on your car, truck, or SUV. Icy and snowy conditions can wreak havoc on your automobile, which is why Central Auto Care recommends you bring your vehicle to us now for a spring maintenance visit to prepare your vehicle for the warmer summer months.
How Does Winter Damage My Car?
Winter weather is harsh and the extreme temperatures are rough on your battery, cooling system, motor oil, and tires. When the mercury drops, your vehicle’s
- Battery must work harder because of slowed chemical reaction
- Belts and hoses freeze and contract
- Fluids thicken and get dirty
- Tires and undercarriage are damaged by road salt
Basically, your automobile must compensate for the colder weather just as you do. It can’t put on a coat, gloves, and a hat. Rather, it works harder to run in frigid temperatures and this takes its toll. Winter roads take their toll on your tires and suspension, too.
Benefits of Spring Maintenance
This is why spring maintenance is beneficial. This service allows us to inspect your vehicle for winter damage, such as a dying battery or dirty motor oil, and fix anything that needs fixing before summer. Our spring maintenance service to summarize your automobile includes a 60pt inspection as well as
- Belt, fluid, and hose inspection
- Block heater routing
- Oil change
- Summer tire installation and rotation
- Tune-up inspection
- Wheel alignment
Our goal is to make sure your vehicle is as safe and reliable in the summer as it is in the winter. This prevents breakdowns and expensive auto repairs. It also gives us a chance to check things such as your coolant levels to make sure you don’t need a radiator flush and fill before the weather warms up.
Summer Fun
You’ve enjoyed winter sports for the last few months. Now it’s time to get out and enjoy the summer sun. Wouldn’t you rather be hiking than sitting in the automotive shop? Preventative maintenance, whether spring or fall, keeps your vehicle in what we like to call “as-new” condition. It replaces worn down parts with new ones so your car, truck, or SUV drives just like it did when you drove it off the lot.
Call Central Auto Care in Okotoks, AB, today to get your automobile ready for summer.