How Winter Service Keeps your Car Running during Harsh Winter Weather

Don’t get stranded! Harsh winter weather is hard on your car and could lead to a breakdown if you don’t take proper care of your vehicle. Schedule winter car service with the service department at Rafferty Subaru to keep your car in top condition during the cold winter months.

It’s a known fact that cold temperatures can wreak havoc on your vehicle. Your car not turning over, failed spark plugs, dead batteries, and corroded parts are all symptoms of the same malady: your car doesn’t like the cold. Scheduling winter car service with the service department at Rafferty Subaru is the best way to find problems before they happen and prepare your car for extreme winter conditions.

Batteries lose power as the temperature drops and may take up to twice as much energy to run your vehicle on a cold winter day. The solution? First and foremost, test your battery as part of your yearly winter car service with Rafferty Subaru’s service department. That way your battery won’t fail you at an inconvenient time, when you are far from home! Another tip is to keep jumper cables in your vehicle at all times, just in case, and park your car in a garage as much as possible.

It’s no surprise that worn tread is especially dangerous during the winter months. Slippery road conditions offer no room for error and having tires with low tread could get you stuck in a snowy ditch! Consumer Reports recommends replacing your tires when the tire tread has 2/32-inch depth. However, you may experience decreased function in wintry conditions before your tire tread depth is that low. Checking the tire tread depth is just one of the things that Rafferty Subaru’s service department will check during your winter car service.

Antifreeze is important in your vehicle year-round, but especially so in winter. It is a necessary component of coolant, which performs the function of keeping your engine cool in warm weather, preventing it from freezing in winter, and keeping rust and corrosion from building up on your cooling system. Your annual winter car service with Rafferty Subaru’s service department includes checking the coolant level and just as important, the mix of antifreeze and water.

Tires, battery, and the cooling system are probably the first thing you think about when it comes to winter car service. But other parts of your car are vulnerable to colder temperatures. One of the biggest concerns for winter driving is visibility. Upgrading to winter wiper blades is a good idea, and make sure you don’t run out of wiper fluid; top it off with a winter formula to optimize performance. Other overlooked car parts are window tracks and door locks, which should be lubed so they don’t freeze. Winter is also a good time to replace battery terminals and your cabin air filter, which can stress the blower motor if it is neglected too long. Ask the service department for their recommendations when you schedule your winter car service.


An appointment with Rafferty Subaru’s service department will prepare your car for winter driving conditions.

Not preparing your car for winter is asking for trouble. At your winter car service appointment with Rafferty Subaru, we will:

Fill out this form or call (888) 445-9821 to schedule an appointment for your winter car service today!