Are you worried that the cold season could take you by surprise and impact the functionality of your vehicle? A few simple preventive measures can help you eliminate these concerns and prevent worst-case scenarios linked to abundant snowfall, reduced temperatures and any other type of less pleasant surprises that the months of winter may bring along.
- Prep Your Emergency Kit. Can you imagine how dreadful it must be to get stuck in the middle of nowhere, in a huge pile of snow without being able to ask for help or remediate this problem on your own? To avoid this type of risky situation, always carry a complete emergency kit wherever you may go. The kit should contain a few essentials for you and your car, including warm blankets, jumper cables, flashlights, a shovel, tire gauge, antifreeze, as well as a pair of boots and warm gloves.
- Change the Oil. While it’s recommended to get an oil change every 3,000 miles, as the inclement weather is threatening to take over Birmingham, you may need to change the oil for your Toyota. As the temperatures are dropping, the oil becomes much thicker and less able to lubricate the engine of your car.
- Change Old Wiper Blades. Want to make sure that you can count on a maximum level of visibility in traffic in any kind of weather? In this case, start by changing old wiper blades. The rubber layer of the used and abused ones could display visible signs of wear and tear. Such items are obviously less effective when it comes to cleaning out your windshield by removing mud, water or snow accumulations.
- Check the Battery and Monitor Tire Pressure. You probably wouldn’t want to jump the battery of your Toyota in the blistering cold. You can avoid this type of inconvenient by simply checking the battery of your vehicle and assessing its ability to hold the charge.
- Opt for the Correct Antifreeze Mixture. During winter, a good antifreeze mixture is your strongest ally. Keep at least one gallon of antifreeze in the trunk of your car, as an additional measure of precaution. The correct mixture will help you stop the engine of your Toyota from freezing in extremely cold environments.
If you need more tips on how to winterize your Toyota or feel ready to buy a vehicle from the large Toyota family, come see us at our dealership. At Limbaugh Toyota in Birmingham, AL we have the best expert advice and the most impressive car inventory waiting for you in the store.
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