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How To Prepare Your Vehicle For Winter In Bend, OR

Winter Auto Maintenance

    Is Your GM Vehicle Ready For Winter?

    Winter is nearly upon Bend, OR; falling leaves will soon become falling snow and holiday vacations will demand family roads trips. Before winter arrives, Chevrolet of Bend would like to remind you to complete a number of car care checks before you ask your car to fight the winter season. Completing these checks will help you avoid getting stranded in freezing temperatures and snow.

      Check Your Tires For Winter

    • Examine your tires for uneven tread wear and optimal tire pressure. 
    • If any of the tires are lacking in air, refill appropriately and keep an eye on the tire to make sure you don't have a small air leak. 
    • In the event your GM vehicle has low tire tread, you should think about replacing your tires before winter.
    • All-season tires should suffice for most locations, but when you're in an area that receives a large amount of snow, then winter tires are recommend. 
    • Winter tires have tread patterns and rubber compounds designed to grip snow and ice; they also tend to have a shorter tread life.

        • Complete An Auto Fluid Check Before Winter

      • Look at your oil and oil levels. If it's low or if it has been 5,000 miles since your last oil change, consider changing your oil. 
      • Common winter multi-viscosity oils to use are 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30.
      • Check your anti-freeze levels. If you're refilling, try to maintain a 50/50 ratio of water and antifreeze; this keeps the coolant from freezing.
      • Examine your car's windshield washer fluid. If it's low, refill it.

          • Test Car Battery Power Levels For Winter

        • If the battery is low, you can try charging it, but ensure the battery holds a charge. 
        • Low temperatures automatically reduces battery cranking power, therefore you want to make sure the battery is fully charged during cold weather.
        • Check battery terminals for any corrosion. If there is corrosion around the terminals, clean them thoroughly.
        • Check battery fluid level. If the fluid is low, you can add distilled water. 
        • Generally if the battery is more than 5 years old and shows signs of weakness, Chevrolet of Bend suggests replacing the battery with a new one.

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