Get Your Subaru Ready for Cooler Weather in Michigan

Winter is just around the corner, but is your Subaru prepared for snowy conditions? Having your vehicle well-maintained and stocked with essentials can provide peace-of-mind in winter driving. Here are some easy ways you can winterize your vehicle and know that you are ready to tackle any challenging weather road conditions in Mid-Michigan and beyond!

Tips for Preparing Your Subaru for Winter

Stock Your Car – Carry items in your vehicle that can handle common winter-related tasks. This can include an ice scraper (or a combo scraper/brush), sand or kitty litter, blankets, and an extra phone charger. We also recommend a stocked first aid kit, and essentials like jumper cables, a flashlight, and emergency markers.

Easy Maintenance Tasks – Make sure you replace your windshield wipers and top up your windshield washer fluid; you don’t want streaks of snow inhibiting your vision. Checking and replacing your burnt out exterior lights will ensure others can see you during low visibility weather. We also recommend ensuring you always have an adequate fuel level during the wintertime so your don’t risk running out of gas.

Service Appointment Recommendations – Proper tire inflation and deep tread are important to tires during winter driving. If your current tires are lacking in tread or you have noticed air leaking, get them replaced before snow hits. We also recommend having your battery tested and ensure it is holding a charge. There’s nothing worse than a dead battery during cold weather!

Schedule a Service Appointment with Thelen Subaru

If you want to get a headstart on prepping your Subaru for winter, Thelen Subaru in Bay City, Michigan, can assist you performing the necessary maintenance and repairs. Use our helpful service appointment scheduler, or give us a call at (989) 671-1151 today. Need new tires? Our expertly-staffed Tire Center has an excellent selection of tires so you can find ones that will work optimally with your Subaru.

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