Winterize Your Car in Fife, WA

Seasonal Maintenance - How to Winterize Your Vehicle in Fife

Winter is among us, which means snowy roads, icy conditions, and heavy precipitation. No matter if you love to hit the slopes, stay cozy by the fire or take to the rink, you need your vehicle to perform this winter to ensure you, your passengers, and other drivers stay safe this season.

Here at Volvo Cars Tacoma, our service center has the team, tools and parts to help winterize your vehicle. Don't wait! Safe driving is just around the corner, and we want you to take on winter with confidence.

Winterization Maintenance Tips - FAQ

we want you to know everything there is to know about making your vehicle safe this winter season in Puyallup. While you may think new tires is all you need, we think you'll be surprised by how many winter maintenance tips you can take advantage of for even safer driving.

Are all-season tires the best for winter driving?

While all-season tires are certainly better than summer tires, winter tires will be much more efficient. Winter tires are specifically designed for colder temperatures and winter conditions.

Your non-winter tires will have a harder time gripping the road, while winter tires are constructed of a more durable rubber that can resist hardening in the cold and provide better traction on ice, slush and snow.

How will I know if my battery is ready for winter conditions?

Your battery works harder in the winter to start your car, and if your battery is already running low, it may be time for a replacement. The last thing you want is to start your car this winter and have it not start. Common signs of a dying battery include flickering dash lights, dim headlights, and a clicking sound when you turn the key.

What are important parts I should have checked for the winter?

The main components of your vehicle you will want to have services or replaced before the winter season in Federal Way include the wiper blades, brakes, and fluids.

You'll want heavier, more durable wipers that are better equipped to push heavy snow and ice off your windshield.

You'll also want to have your brakes and brake pads checked. When you need to sop on icy roads, you don't want to have to pump your brakes and risk sliding into another vehicle or off the road.

Finally, when you bring your vehicle in, you'll want to have your fluids checked, topped off, and cleaned. Just like your battery, other components of your vehicle work harder in the winter, and if your fluids are running low, the rest of your vehicle will suffer when pushing to get through the next storm.

Additional Winter Service

Above are some of the most crucial winter maintenance tips you'll want to have performed at our service center. Additionally, the listed below are also important to have checked or in your car.

• Cooling system
• Tire pressure
• Windshield wiper fluid
• Winter safety kit
• Keep gas tank at least half full
• Practice driving in the winter

Make Your Appointment Today

Don't wait! We make it easy for you to schedule service online at a time that works for you.

Volvo Cars Tacoma is right around the corner from Bellevue, and we'll make sure you drive safely this winter.

From winter tires to making sure your heater is working, you'll never have to question if you can schedule that next ski trip.

Our team of certified-trained technicians has the expertise and experience to get the job done right so you can put your trust in us and in your newly winterized vehicle.