Subaru Winter Driving Safety Tips

Winter is Here and We Invite You to Check Our Top 6 Winter Safety Tips at Reynolds Subaru

Spring, summer, and fall have come and gone, and that means we have to prepare for the long, cold winter here in Lyme, Connecticut. Winter is arguably the worst season on your car, with plenty of obstacles that your vehicle might face, such as freezing temperatures, ice, snow, and salt. Like any other machine, you have to prep your vehicle for environment changes, and your vehicle will thank you for it in the long run! Check out some great winter service tips below to help keep your Subaru running strong all winter.

• Check your tire tread depth and tire pressure. Snow and ice can cause you to slip, and your tires need to be in great shape to grip the road. Also consider special winter tires for this purpose!
• Ensure your heaters, defrosters, and wipers work properly. Doing this will help ensure that your visibility is clear, and you keep warm!
• Have your brakes checked. This is arguably your biggest asset during the winter months in relation to safety.
• Diligently change your oil and filters. Getting an oil change or changing it yourself during the winter is important to keep your engine running, and changing it to the right viscosity will ensure it runs smoothly in cold weather.
• Take your vehicle for a winter tune-up. A winter tune-up can take care of any erratic performance. Winter magnifies problems like hard starts, rough idling, sluggish performance, and pings.
• Check your battery. Cold weather is hard on batteries, and you should make sure your battery and charging system is at optimum performance.

This winter check list will help prevent future damage, accidents, and irregular performance. You can have all of this done right here at our Lyme, Connecticut Service Center at Reynolds Subaru. Lucky for you, your Subaru model already uses all-wheel drive, traction control features, and more. You're already halfway there when you drive a Subaru in the winter. If you're interested in finding out what else we can do for you, we encourage you to visit our Service Center today. Just give us a call, contact us online, or drop by to see us soon!