Winter Car Care Tips | Greenville SC | Near Asheville, NC, & Columbia, Spartanburg & Anderson, SC

Top 4 Winter Tips

Switch Tires

When the weather gets cold, your tires become susceptible to losing pressure. In fact, your vehicle can lose one pound of pressure for every 10-degree drop. If your vehicle has summer tires, you should consider buying all-season or winter tires. Winter tires can remain flexible in cold weather and provide better traction on cold pavement. 

Keep Your Tank Full

Make sure you fill up frequently during the winter months. Keeping a full tank of gas is important because it can keep accumulated water from freezing inside the fuel pump. And in the event that you get stranded, having plenty of gas in the tank will keep the engine running so you can stay warm. 

Keep Cool with Coolant/Antifreeze

Have your coolant levels checked at Steve White Volkswagen before winter sets in. Antifreeze, or more specifically, ethylene glycol, its main ingredient, is crucial for keeping your engine from freezing. We'll make sure your coolant levels are where they need to be. 

Have a Survival Kit

Another way to prepare for winter is to assemble a survival kit to keep in your vehicle. In the event that you break down in the cold, items like blankets, a first-aid kit, a flashlight, jumper cables, a knife and a portable phone charger will come in handy and help keep you safe.