That first morning when frost covers your windshield and your breath creates clouds in the garage—winter has officially arrived, and your Subaru vehicle needs to be ready. Subaru service for winter is about ensuring your Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive® system, BOXER® engine, and safety features perform flawlessly when icy roads and freezing temperatures test your vehicle’s limits. Rafferty Subaru covers the tasks you’ll want to schedule ahead of the season.
Essential Winter Fluids and Battery Check
Winter Subaru service begins with fluid checks and battery testing. Your engine oil thickens in cold temperatures, making winter-grade oil crucial for proper engine lubrication during startup. Our technicians will also test your battery’s cold cranking amps. Winter reduces battery capacity by up to 40 percent, and temperatures below 20 degrees can prevent older batteries from starting your engine, so you want to be sure yours won’t strand you in a snowstorm.
Tire and All-Wheel Drive System Inspection
Your Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive® system depends on proper tire traction and even tread wear across all four wheels to conquer challenging weather. Subaru service includes comprehensive tire inspection, checking tread depth with precision gauges and examining tire sidewalls for possible damage from the heat of summer. Uneven or mismatched tires can stress your all-wheel drive system, causing costly mechanical damage.
Heating System and Defrost Performance
Cabin heating affects more than just comfort. A properly working defrost function is essential for safe visibility. Our Subaru service technicians will test your heating system’s performance, checking coolant flow through the heater core and ensuring your defrost system clears windshield fog efficiently. Malfunctioning heating systems can create dangerous visibility issues during winter storms.
Get Prepped for Winter with Subaru Service
Don’t let winter catch you unprepared. Schedule your comprehensive winter Subaru service appointment with Rafferty Subaru today. Our factory-trained technicians use genuine Subaru parts and follow manufacturer specifications to ensure your vehicle delivers the reliable, all-weather performance that makes every winter drive an adventure, not an ordeal.
