Winter Driving Tips in Kosciusko County

Ensure your vehicle is updated with fluid changes, brakes, and fuel. It’s always a good idea to keep your gas tank at least half full during winter, especially if you plan to take a long holiday trip. You should also change your oil as winter weather can be particularly harsh on your oil. Not getting regular oil changes can lead to your oil turning into sludge, which can be very difficult on your engine. If you need to have your fluids topped off or your oil changed for the winter, don’t hesitate to head down to Warsaw Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM to make an appointment with our experts.

No one likes getting stranded with a flat tire, especially if you drive around in the snow. Ensure your tires are properly inflated, as the temperature can affect your tire’s air pressure. Also, ensure your tires are correctly aligned as your tires constantly touch the road. You also might want to invest in a set of winter tires, as they will help you get better traction through all the winter weather in Kosciusko County. If you need to have your tires rotated, need new tires, or want to get a wheel alignment, make an appointment with our team here at Warsaw Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM!

Slamming your foot down on the accelerator or brake while the snow is flying can cause your vehicle to lose traction and potentially spin out of control. Ensure that you keep calm and carefully accelerate and brake slowly to avoid any accidents on the road. Also, as the snow starts accumulating, the roads can get very slippery, so it would be best to slow down while you’re out on the streets. You never want to be in a situation where you hit a patch of black ice and spin out of control.

Ensure you aren’t driving distracted, as safe driving in snow means paying close attention to your surroundings and not on your phone or changing radio stations. Using cruise control during rough weather is also not a good idea. This goes along with staying alert, as using cruise control in situations with snow and ice can lead to an accident. Be sure to keep your cruise control off in dangerous weather conditions.

Checking the weather report and the road conditions ahead of time can be beneficial if you have to head out during a winter storm. It’s also a good idea to bring a  map or GPS if you get lost along the way. It would help to take a phone charger with you if you get lost or stuck in the storm. Check the weather report by visiting different weather sites or apps on your phone. If you have to travel a long distance, you might also want to consider taking a winter emergency kit with things such as jumper cables, a flashlight, and warm blankets.

Before you venture out into the winter weather, you’ll want to make sure your vehicle is up to date. Head down to Warsaw Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM and have our experts go over every inch of your vehicle to make sure it’s ready for the winter months. These include getting an oil change, having your tires rotated, and having your fluids topped off. We can’t wait to work on your vehicle here at Warsaw, and you can make an appointment here at our dealership or on our website.