How To Prepare Your Car For Winter In Florida
It’s December, so the coldest weather days are around the corner in late December and January. You have to make sure that you prepare your car for the weather. Sure the climate in Florida doesn’t have “winter” the same way that other states experience the coldest months. But that doesn’t mean you should let your guard down during those few chilly days. You need to prepare your car just like it’s a winter wonderland.
Car Checklist before hitting the Winter roads
Check your tires
You want to check your tire pressure to ensure that the tire inflation on your tires is more frequently checked and inflated when driving in winter. That is because temperature changes can cause the pressures to drop drastically.
Test your battery
A trained technician must ensure the battery is tested, especially during the winter months. A fully charged battery is essential in starting an engine when driving in cold winter weather.
Check brake lights and headlights.
It’s essential to ensure that your Clermont Toyota’s lights are fully on and operating before the winter season, even in Florida. So, take your car with you to drive down to Toyota of Clermont’s service center, where we can check your lights for you and replace them.
Replace worn windshield blades
It’s very important to have windshield blades that aren’t worn down when driving in winter. If you find that your windshield blades aren’t entirely wiping away the rain or smearing it, change them as soon as possible.
Add coat wax to your car
If you want to protect your car’s paint from the cold winter weather, apply a coat of wax. You want to ensure that you do this at the beginning of winter.
Carry glycerine for de-icing frozen door locks
It’s a common issue that if your door is having problems unlocking during the winter, you may need some assistance. Make sure to carry glycerine for de-icing frozen door locks when driving in winter.
Make sure your heater is working properly.
The last thing you want to do when it comes to driving in the winter is not being able to turn on your heater because, for whatever reason, it’s not working. It can elevate your driving experience.
Consider changing your tires to winter tires
Although you don’t get as much snow in Florida as you would up North, the weather here can be unpredictable, that’s why it’s always a good idea to change your all-weather tires to winter tires.
What you need to create the ideal Winter car kit
- Jumper cables.
- Keep an emergency kit in your car: boots, extra gloves, blankets, kitty litter, a shovel, batteries, snacks, an additional car charger, and other essentials.
- Replace all dirty filters, including fuel, air, PCV, and others.
- Make sure your wheels are correctly aligned. You can get a wheel alignment at our service center by expert techs.
- Maintain vehicle fluids during the winter to keep a well-maintained car.
- For your next oil change, use winter-grade oil.
Prep your car for winter driving at our Clermont Toyota service center
Schedule to have the Clermont Toyota service techs examine your tires and ensure they’re up to the job of driving in winter. Get your car prepped and ready for holiday travels with Toyota of Clermont! Our service center is open seven days a week at (352) 404-7001.