Is Your Buick Ready for Winter? Here’s Some Tips from Crain Buick GMC in Springdale, AR

Jack Frost has made his presence known in Northwest Arkansas. With the new year comes new winter weather. Everyone from Arkansas knows how wild winter weather can be. One day, it’s sunny, summer-like weather, and the next day there’s a blizzard. Crain Buick GMC in Springdale wants to make sure your Buick is ready for that winter weather. 

Because even meteorologists can’t predict the weather, it’s important to keep your Buick weatherized all year long. Maybe you drive an Encore GX, Envision, or Envista? Make sure to keep your routine maintenance up to date because you never know when extreme weather will hit. Here’s some tips to keep your Buick winterized until Spring. 

The first thing you’ll need to check are those four wheels that get you everywhere. They have a lot of weight on their back, literally. They hold you up and keep you safe on the road and need some TLC too. One thing you might notice on a cold morning is that your tire pressure is low.

When this happens due to the cold temps, you’ll need to make sure you have an air pressure gauge and check your vehicle settings or manual for recommended tire pressure levels. Most tires should be around 30 to 35 PSI, but if you are having trouble, just stop by, and we can help air up your tires for you.

The next thing you’ll need to check on your tires, besides the pressure, is the tread depth. If you’re driving on tires with thin walls, you’re more likely to get a flat or have issues, especially if you’re driving on ice or snow. All-season tires are a great option. If you aren’t sure of your tread, let us know, and we can test your tread and provide you with the best tires for your Buick.

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Besides your tires, you also need to make sure your battery is still operating at full power to keep your Buick running all winter long. Batteries don’t like cold weather either, so if your battery is older, it won’t keep a charge as long or might have trouble starting. If you aren’t sure about your battery’s age, we can run a test to check your battery’s health. 

Now that we’ve fixed your tires and your battery, we need to talk about the fluids in your Buick. Your oil, coolant, antifreeze, and windshield fluid are all necessary, especially in the winter months. Make sure your oil change is up to date. If you have old oil, it can cause your engine to work slower, especially in the cold. You can check your oil level regularly and add if necessary. Go ahead and make that oil change appointment now.

Other important fluids to maintain are your coolant and antifreeze to make sure you keep your engine properly running during the cold winter months. Bring in your Buick, and we can make sure all of your fluids are at the appropriate level to last you until Spring. 

Finally, one thing you might not remember to check until you need it is your windshield wiper fluid. If you get stuck in snow or ice while driving, you want to make sure your wipers will be able to clear your windshield so you can see clearly and drive safely. Fill up with all-season fluid that can withstand temps of -20 degrees or use de-icer.

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Keep these tips in mind during the winter months. And don’t forget to keep some extra blankets in your backseat along with some spray cans of de-icer and an ice scraper. Contact us if you need help winterizing your Buick. Come see us this winter at Crain Buick GMC in Springdale, Arkansas, and we’ll help you find a new Buick or used vehicle.

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