With all the winter storms rolling through our East Petersburg, PA location as of late, those who have bought, or plan on acquiring a used car from us should get up to speed on winter maintenance tips.
Winter can be a stressful time to drive, especially with constant snow and icy roads. Your first priority for winter driving is making sure your car is prepared. For that, snow tires are a good bet, as they help improve your road grip and increases traction.
In the event of spinning wheels, it may help to keep a bag of kitty litter in your trunk with you. If you find yourself in a rut, sprinkling a little bit of this behind your drive wheels (whether your car is RWD, FWD, or AWD) will help get you out in a jiffy.
When it comes to keeping your car running during cold conditions, it always helps to keep your gas tank between half and three quarters full. Why is this, you may ask? Well, sometimes droplets of water can end up in your fuel. Since the freezing point of petrol is much lower than water, ice crystals in your tank can clog your car's fuel lines, and prevent it from starting.
And as always, feel free to come by our location and schedule some routine car service to check for spots of rust, and to make sure everything is in tip-top condition under the hood. Break downs suck, and our maintenance gurus are here to help prevent them!
So stop by at your best convenience, and drive safe!
