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It’s the time of the year when the season changes (and in PA, it changes quite drastically). The weather becomes brisker as the summer heat is finally over. But as we adjust for the new season, we should not forget that our vehicle should be able to adjust also to these changes.
Few blogs ago, we shared some tips on how to prepare your vehicle for cold weather. This time, we’ll share a few more to emphasize the importance of properly maintaining your vehicle in good condition. If you’re wondering why it’s always best to make plans ahead and get ready on the chilly weather and nasty roads. You’ll want to have your vehicle be able to withstand weather changes to keep your daily driving safe.
Here are some tips to get you prepared:
Ensure the Health of Your Battery
As mentioned in our previous blog post, “being proactive is the best way to avoid serious problems down the line.” And we want to reiterate that because we never know what can happen. Ensuring the health of your vehicle’s battery is one of the top priorities so that you would avoid getting stuck on a highway (while driving) just because your pickup truck’s engine died. You don’t—and no one—want that to happen. So, to avoid it from happening, inspect the battery and if needed already, charge it according to the instructions and recommendations of your vehicle’s manufacturer.
And if you want to always be prepared, LINE-X Jump Starter & Power Bank is a good option to buy. It is compact and portable you can bring when you’re driving.
Inspect the Tires
Tires are a must. They are the key element to keeping your driving safe and secure regardless of the road conditions. Especially, in cold and chilly weather, tires should keep your vehicle safely grounded on the pavement. In reality, driving on wet roads can be dangerous.
You check your tires’ capability to be used in different weather conditions. And make sure that your tires can withstand the slippery road so that your driving would be safe. Check the tire pressure, if you need to lessen it for tough roads ahead. LINE-X has portable air compressors and air-down tools you can use for that!
Have Your Brakes Checked
This is another important thing to consider. You cannot always tell if your truck or vehicle can smoothly handle slippery roads regardless of how brand new your tires are. Remember that your safety is what matters, this is why you have to check the brake system of your vehicle. If you need assistance, we have specialists who can help you in this matter. They can recommend tools, gear, and equipment to use.
Check Wiper Blades, Defroster, and Heater
Having your wiper blades checked and ensuring that it is working is also a must. Make sure that it is not cracked and working properly. If your wiper blades start to squeak, skip, or no longer make proper contact with your windshield, then it is time to replace it. Generally, wiper blades should be replaced every six months, this is to make sure that your driving visibility won’t be affected.
The defroster is another thing to check. When the defroster is not properly working, it may put you at risk when driving, especially when it is foggy, raining, or cold. It operates to ensure that you have a clear vision from your windshield (front and rear).
Heater works make the inside of your truck or car set at the right temperature during cold months. Keeping your vehicle’s heating, venting, and cooling (HVAC) system in good working condition benefits your health so that you can drive smoothly despite the cold weather outside.
Invest in Your Truck
There’s no denying that maintaining your vehicle can be expensive. You have to have it regularly checked. Although oftentimes, the bill for its maintenance is a big sum of money, you should think of it as an investment instead. More than ensuring that your vehicle has good looks and accessories, it’s also about your safety.
Having the right tools, gears, and accessories for your truck also means that you are keeping your well-being also secured because you can drive safely on the road. Besides, having the proper maintenance and right gear and accessories for it would make your vehicle last longer for years to come.
Line-X has the right accessories you can choose from for your truck. We also have a good team of specialists who can guide and give you advice on how to maintain your vehicle properly.
About LINE-X and Krown of South Central Pennsylvania
LINE-X and Krown of South Central Pennsylvania is the leader in vehicle undercoating protection using Krown products and truck bed liners using LINE-X spray-on bed liners. We serve York County to help maintain and extend the life of vehicles. If you are in Loganville or Lewisberry, Delta or Dover, West York or Wrightsville, or any point in between, stop in at our Vogelsong Road location to see what we can do to protect your vehicle. No one knows protection better than LINE-X and Krown and the premium performance and exceptional value that they bring.