Even though we don’t experience the same inclement weather and temperatures that northern areas do, it’s still important to ensure that your vehicle is prepared to take on the changing seasons. At Hurst Autoplex, we have a large service center with professional technicians that can winterize your vehicle and get it ready for all travel this winter. Just like preparing your house for colder weather, it’s important that you do the same for your vehicle, addressing areas and issues and preventing larger problems. From changing your oil and fluids to rotating or putting on new tires and everything between, we have the experience, tools, and parts to get your vehicle performing at the highest level for the winter ahead.
What is Winter Maintenance
There’re many different areas on your vehicle that will benefits from a winter service visit. That’s why we offer a full inspection of your vehicle to check all the parts and components and run diagnostics to see if there’re any issues. If your vehicle is due for servicing, we can address all your needs, including oil and filter changes, tire changes, windshield wiper replacements, battery replacements, and more. To help make your service experience easier, we’re going to highlight some winter auto service tips for drivers in the Arlington area and beyond.
Winter Auto Maintenance Tips
Keep Your Fuel Tank Full
We know that for many drivers, keeping their fuel tanks filled is easier said than done, but in the winter, it becomes more important. In the winter, it’s recommended that you keep your gas tank filled at least half-way. It can be helpful to think of half a tank as the bottom of the tank to ensure that your vehicle continues to perform the way it was engineered to for all the miles to come this winter. If your tank gets too empty, moisture can form in it, leading to rust build up which can result in holes in the tank. The water can also get into the fuel lines, leading to more costly repairs. That’s why we encourage you to keep your fuel tank properly filled this winter when driving around Grapevine, TX and anywhere else in the country.
Change Your Motor Oil and Filter
Motor oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle, as it’s what keeps your engine clean, lubricated, and cool, keeping the many moving parts performing the way they were intended. When the temperatures get colder, the motor oil can thicken up, making it less effective in lubricating and cooling the parts. If you wait too long to get an oil change, it can get dirty, which paired with a thicker oil, can cause engine wear and other problems that lead to a loss of horsepower and fuel economy. That’s why we invite you to get an oil change near Dallas, TX at our service center. We offer conventional and synthetic oil changes on all vehicles and can get your oil and filter changed in no time.
Keep Your Tires Filled and Rotate Them
The performance of your vehicle rests upon your tires. That’s why it’s so important to ensure that they’re properly inflated, especially in the winter. The colder weather causes the air molecules to move slower, meaning they take up less space in your tires, causing them to deflate and setting off your low tire pressure warning light. Low tire air pressure causes uneven tire wear, leading them to lose tread. If your front tires are worn out, we invite you to visit us for a tire rotation and we can switch the front and rear tires to ensure they wear down evenly and you can use the same tires for longer.
Schedule a Winter Service Appointment at Hurst Autoplex Today
If your vehicle needs servicing or repairs near Southlake, TX this winter, we invite you to schedule a service appointment online or visit our service center today.