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Winter is one of the toughest times for your vehicle. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a vehicle, even well-maintained cars. The cold winter months are the perfect reminder to review your maintenance plan and ensure that all necessary preventative measures have been taken.  

Why Winterizing Your Vehicle is Important in Minnesota

It's important to winterize your car with the right supplies. For starters, winter wiper blades should be installed and winter tires may be needed depending on your winter weather. Additionally, winter-grade antifreeze should be used in all systems and worn hoses or belts replaced as necessary.  
 

You should also establish a winter driving and maintenance schedule. This includes regular oil changes, checking transmission fluid levels, topping off winter-grade windshield washer fluid, and changing air filters.  

Another tip is to be sure to check your tire pressure regularly, as winter weather often causes a decrease in pressure. Additionally, winter conditions can cause brakes to wear out more quickly, so getting your brakes checked in the winter is a great idea to ensure safe driving.  

Finally, winterizing your car is incomplete without winter emergency supplies! Items such as a winter survival kit with food, flashlights, extra winter clothes, a blanket, and jumper cables are essential winter must-haves. 
 

By winterizing your car and maintaining it regularly, you can ensure that your vehicle is winter-ready and will last for many years to come. Don't let winter weather catch you off guard - take action now to winterize your car and make sure you're properly prepared for the weather this season.

When you need to schedule a winterization checkup, visit your friends at Heartland Tire. We have auto repair and tire locations in St. Cloud, Monticello, Ramsey, Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Little Falls, Spring Lake Park, Shakopee, Bloomington, Savage, Eagan, Brainerd, New Ulm, Wadena, and Burnsville, MN. Schedule an appointment online or visit our store near you.