Honda Winter Maintenance Tips

Recommended Winter Maintenance:

1. Tire Inspection – Be sure to check the tread as well as the pressure level. Also, if you are traveling outside of the Southern California area, consider switching out to snow tires.
2. Check your Battery – You don’t want to deal with a dead battery in the winter. Be sure to check your battery’s cold-cranking amperage. Also, check for any signs of corrosion on the battery casing and the battery connectors.
3. Perform a Brake Inspection – Make sure that you have proper braking power on wet roads. Check your vehicle’s braking distance. If your brakes are not performing the way they should be, visit our service center for brake inspection service.
4. Change Washer Fluid to Winter Blend – If you are traveling to a cold climate, your washer fluid may freeze up. Play it on the safe side and change out your washer fluid to a winter blend. This will ensure that you can properly wash your windshield on the road.
5. Check Your Vehicle’s Wiper Blades – Make sure your vehicle’s wiper blades will be able to handle the rainy season. If your wiper blades have any peeling rubber or bent blades, then have them replaced right away.
6. Perform an HVAC Inspection – Don’t freeze in yourself your vehicle cabin! Be sure to inspect your vehicle’s heating system. Also, be sure to check your vehicle’s defroster, seat warmers, steering wheel warmers. We can perform a complete HVAC inspection at our service center.
7. Check and Replace Engine Antifreeze – Make sure that your engine doesn’t freeze up in cold weather. Be sure to check the antifreeze level on your vehicle. If you are low on antifreeze, visit us for affordable antifreeze fluid service.
8. Prepare a Roadside Safety Kit – Be prepared for anything. Prepare a roadside safety kit complete with first aid gear, flares, road hazard signs, and tire patches.
9. Windshield Crack & Chip Inspection – Check your vehicle’s windshield for any damage that can expand in cold weather. We can provide fast and affordable windshield repair service.