Winter Service Maintenance

Parks Chevrolet, your local Chevy dealer near Wichita, Kansas, understands that driving in winter weather can be scary and tough depending on if your vehicle is ready. From poor tires to dead batteries, many vehicles get stranded during this time of year.

To make sure you and your vehicle are ready to tackle the elements this winter, here are three winter service maintenance tips from Parks Chevrolet for Wichita residents that we perform for other drivers like you! Stop by or call us today to get your vehicle serviced and ready for any weather conditions!

Winter tires

Having the right tires for your vehicle in Wichita is key and many experts say that the right tires can help your two-wheel drive vehicle handle better than something that might be an all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. While snow or winter tires might not be required, at a minimum, Parks Chevy recommends having all-terrain tires which will provide a better level of traction in the winter than rain or summer tires. Also, just making sure you have the right amount of tread is crucial to make sure your vehicle is as safe as possible to operate.

Having the right kind and amount of wiper fluid

One commonly overlooked area of maintenance that Parks Chevrolet, your Augusta Chevy dealer, sees far too often is vehicles that do not have the right kind or amount of wiper fluid. For starters, if you are not using wiper fluid that can operate in cold weather, not only are you putting yourself at risk, but also others, as your fluid may easily freeze on your windshield. Additionally, if you do not have enough, you may be driving without clear vision. To make sure you have the right kind, please stop by Parks Chevy today.

Check your battery and alternator

One of the reasons batteries seem to go bad in the winter is because swings in temperature are the worst thing for them! Make sure your battery is performing as best as it should, either with starting your vehicle no matter when or being recharged correctly from your alternator, if you do not have the right amount of “juice”, you will be stuck cold.

If you have any questions about these winter service maintenance items or are concerned that your car, truck, or SUV is not ready for the challenging weather, call or stop by Parks Chevy today to have our experts make sure your vehicle is operating as safely as possible.