When winter hits here in Perth, expect several months of freezing
cold weather. Then, comes the time from removing snow and freezing slush from
your favourite Skoda. Phew!
Indeed.
Before the “heat waves” arrive, your vehicle will be long gone
without proper care. So, here are 5 must-follow winter maintenance tips that
you must abide by.
Let’s begin!
01: Manage the rust
Snow & ice can be dangerous on not only the driving conditions
but on your machine as well. Your road-side solvents won’t do the job. So, make
sure to buy them from a mechanic’s workshop.
If you find your DIY tricks is way too much to handle, go for
professional Skoda service in Perth.
Under no circumstances should you skip this step or risk losing your car –
forever!!
02: Check tyre pressure
Fluctuating temperatures in the winter provides excessive pressure
on your vehicle’s tyres. Failure to maintain a proper tyre pressure can lead to
disastrous consequences like –
·
Intense tyre damage
·
Poor manoeuvrability
·
Lower mileage
Check your Skoda’s manual to maintain the correct tyre pressure
(PSI) and see if it matches with the recommendation.
03: Change tyres (if
necessary)
If all else fails like routine Skoda maintenance in Perth, replace the tyres. Swap your normal tyres with winter
variants that provides improved grip and prevents your Skoda from
hydroplaning.
You can put on nylon grip tyres that lasts the ‘biting cold’ of
chilly months. When the spring comes, swap it to all-season or summer tyres.
04: Replace the windshield
wipers
Everything wears out at some point!
Onset of winters means ‘beginning of the end’ of wiper blades. So,
before they splash mud & cinders – get them changed ASAP. Plus, wipe your
windshield with special solution to remove all slush stains.
Follow these tips & you are good to go!
