5 Gary Moe Mazda Expert-Recommended Winter Auto Tips

Top 5 Winter Auto Tips

If you’re living in Alberta, you already know how tough winter can be for you and your vehicle. Whether you’re an experienced driver or just starting with winter maintenance, a few pro tips can make a huge difference in ensuring maximum on-road safety and confidence while driving out on those challenging and demanding winter roads. So, to help you with that, the experienced professionals at Gary Moe Mazda have listed below the top 5 auto tips you must follow in winter for a smooth and safe drive. Check them out!

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1. Get your car winter tires, and don’t forget to inflate them properly: You must know that to enjoy a confident ride in winter, you should get your car a good set of winter tires for better traction and stability on slippery terrain. But, did you know that you have to ensure that your winter tires are inflated properly? This is because, in winter, car tires tend to lose their pressure more rapidly. So, to enjoy a smooth drive through winter, keep a close eye on the tire pressure. 
2. Don’t forget to pack an emergency kit: Winter conditions are unpredictable, so to prepare yourself for any given situation, you must pack an emergency kit while driving in winter. This emergency kit contains a first-aid kit, jumper cables, charging wires, smartphone charger, extra winter clothing, snacks and other items that you might require in case of emergency or when you’re stranded on a winter road. 
3. Say no to cloth floor mats: To avoid fogging your car windows and windshield, please replace your cloth floor mats with rubber ones. This is because cloth mats trap moisture, resulting in fogging the glasses and interrupting your vision while driving. So, get your car good-quality rubber floor mats before hitting the winter road. 
4. Don’t forget to schedule a coolant flush service: Coolant plays a significant role in maintaining the temperature of your car’s engine in extreme temperatures. However, with time, it gets contaminated and needs replacement. So, to make sure you enjoy an uninterrupted drive throughout the cold season, please book a coolant flush service beforehand. 
5. Enhance your on-road visibility: Winter road conditions are dark and gloomy, so make sure you enhance your on-road visibility as much as possible. You can do this by changing the exterior light bulbs or replacing them with high-beam ones. Also, please ensure you change the windshield wipers as well and use winter windshield fluid for better visibility. 

Learn More About Winter Auto Preparedness at Gary Moe Mazda

Visit Gary Moe Mazda in Red Deer, AB, to learn from our experts some ways to prepare your Mazda for challenging winter conditions safely and easily. You can also call us at 403-348-8882 to book a winter maintenance appointment with our experienced technicians.