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How To Prepare Your Vehicle For Winter In Helena, MT

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Winter Auto Preparation

    Is Your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Car Protected For Winter?

    Winter is almost upon Helena, MT; falling leaves will quickly become falling snow and holiday vacations will require family roads trips. Before winter arrives, Chevrolet Buick GMC of Helena wants to remind you to complete a number of car care checks before you ask your vehicle to battle the winter season. Completing these checks will help you avoid getting stranded in freezing temperatures and snow.
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    Check Tires Before Winter

    • Examine your tires for uneven tread wear and optimal tire pressure. 
    • If any of the tires are low in air, refill appropriately and keep monitoring the tire to ensure you don't have a small air leak. 
    • In the event your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC vehicle has low tire tread, you should consider replacing your tires before winter.
    • All-season tires should suffice in many locations, but if you're in an area that receives a large amount of snow, then winter tires are recommended. 
    • Winter tires have tread patterns and rubber compounds designed to grip ice and snow; additionally they tend to have a shorter tread life.

      Complete An Auto Fluid Check For 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, seek to keep a 50/50 ratio of water and antifreeze; this keeps the coolant from freezing.
      • Check your car's windshield washer fluid. If it's low, refill it.

        Test Car Battery Levels Before Winter

        • In case the battery is low, you can attempt charging it, but ensure the battery holds a charge. 
        • Low temperatures automatically reduces battery cranking power, and that means you should make sure the battery is fully charged during cold weather.
        • Check battery terminals for any corrosion. When there is corrosion around the terminals, clean them thoroughly.
        • Check battery fluid level. If the fluid is low, then add distilled water. 
        • If the battery is more than 5 years old and shows signs of weakness, Chevrolet Buick GMC of Helena suggests replacing the battery with a new one.

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