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    How To Prepare Your Vehicle For Winter In Helena, MT

    • Is Your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Car Protected For Winter?
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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
      • Complete An Auto Fluid Check For Winter
      • Test Car Battery Levels Before Winter

      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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