Check These Winter Car Checks Off Your List

Prepare for the Cold with Confidence

As temperatures drop, ensuring your vehicle is winter-ready is more important than ever. No one wants to face the risk of being stranded in freezing weather, especially when a few proactive steps can make all the difference.

Build a Winter Emergency Kit

Preparation is key to staying safe in winter driving conditions. Assemble a winter emergency kit that includes:

• Flashlight with spare batteries
• First-aid kit and flares
• Warm blankets and extra clothing such as coats, hats, gloves, and socks
• Winter boots suitable for rough terrain
• Non-perishable food and bottled water
• Matches or a lighter
• Ice scraper and snow shovel
• Jumper cables
• Pre-paid cell phone for emergencies
• Empty gas can

Having these items on hand provides peace of mind should unexpected situations arise.

Switch to Winter Formulations of Fluids

Visit the Don Beyer Subaru Service Center to update your vehicle’s fluids for winter driving:

• Replace regular windshield washer fluid with winter-grade fluid designed to resist freezing and help melt ice on your windshield.
• Consider switching to a thinner oil formulation for the winter months to maintain proper engine performance in cold conditions.

Test Your Battery

Cold weather significantly impacts your battery’s efficiency, requiring more power to start your vehicle. Have our technicians perform a battery check before winter arrives. If the battery shows signs of weakness, replacing it now can prevent inconvenient breakdowns later.

Schedule a Winter Vehicle Inspection

A thorough inspection ensures your vehicle is fully prepared for harsh weather. Our technicians will:

• Check antifreeze and coolant levels to protect your engine from freezing
• Inspect tire pressure and tread depth for better traction on icy roads
• Balance and align tires to improve handling during winter driving
• Review essential systems for overall winter-readiness

Trust Beyer Subaru to Get You Winter-Ready

Preparing your car for winter doesn’t have to be a chore. At Don Beyer Subaru, our expert service team is here to ensure your vehicle is safe, reliable, and ready for the season ahead. Schedule your winter maintenance service today and drive with confidence all winter long.