Winter around Irmo can be a trying time for even the most capable vehicles – and an Audi is no exception. Though you enter the season with an advantage over many other drivers, with features like Audi Quattro all-wheel drive, many preventative measures should be taken to ensure your Audi car or SUV gets you through the season reliably. Of course, the easiest way to ensure you're winter-ready is to schedule an Audi-certified service appointment and have trained experts to evaluate your vehicle.
Columbia, SC, area drivers should be especially aware of the following components in the winter:
- Batteries. Starting your vehicle in the cold weather is more taxing on the battery than in the warm weather. Inspecting all connections to the battery as well as measuring the battery's health is an essential part of readying your vehicle for the winters in Lexington, SC.
- Tires. If you're using a summer tire, consider switching to a pair of winter tires. Summer tires are less effective in cold weather (under 42 degrees) and will also wear out faster in the cold. Winter tires are made of special compounds that thrive in these conditions.
- Engine oil and coolant. Chapin, SC, area drivers should use different engine oil in the colder months, as it lubricates and cleans differently when the temperature is lower. Coolant top-offs and a cooling system inspection are integral to your engine's longevity and will keep your engine operating optimally.
- Windshield wiper blades and fluid. The roads will get messy in the winter, and the last thing you want is to compromise your visibility while driving. Fresh wiper blades and a washer fluid top-off will get you winter-ready in no time!
Florence, SC, customers preparing for the cooler weather should contact Audi Columbia today and arrange a winter inspection. We hope to see you soon.
