How to get your car ready for winter in Montana

By Product Expert | Posted in How to, Tips, Vehicle Maintenance on Thursday, October 29th, 2015 at 2:58 pm

Winter Vehicle Maintenance Bozeman, MT

As cold weather starts to arrive here in Montana, many drivers are wondering what they can do to get their car ready for winter. The last thing that anyone wants is for their vehicle to break down in the cold harsh winter weather. Even if your car is newer or in good condition, things can still go wrong so it’s good to know that your car can get you to where you are going without having an unexpected breakdown. One of the best ways for you to get your car ready for winter is to take it in for winter vehicle maintenance in Bozeman, MT. Billion Auto wants to help you get your car winterized so you can drive with confidence knowing that it is ready for the cold weather.

Winter Maintenance Checklist

Check your battery. Winter can be very hard on a battery so it’s important to have your battery and charging system checked out to ensure that they are both delivering optimum performance.
Check defrosters, wipers and heater. Make sure your vehicle’s heater is working properly and that your wipers are in good condition. It’s also a good idea to use cold weather washer fluid to keep in from freezing.
Check your tires. To ensure that your tires are ready for winter make sure they have enough tread left on them. You may want to also consider getting winter tires that are designed for slick road conditions.
Check your antifreeze. If your vehicle’s antifreeze is old, consider having it flushed and replaced.
Check your brakes. This is obviously one of the most important things that needs to be working properly on your vehicle.
Check your oil. If you’re in need on an oil change, now is the time to do it. Have your vehicles oil replaced with a winter weight oil that is designed for cold weather conditions.
Check your lights. Make sure all of your exterior lights are working and properly aimed. Everything from your vehicle’s headlights to the tail lights and brake lights should be working and shining bright so other vehicles can see you when the snow starts to fly.

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To get your car ready for winter, stop into Billion Auto for winter vehicle maintenance in Bozeman, MT. Our service professionals will run through the winter maintenance checklist to ensure that all the systems and fluids in your vehicle are ready for the cold harsh weather that is on its way.