Winter Maintenance Tips

Vehicle Winterization Services at Bob Ruth Ford

• Tire Inspection: If you use winter tires, be sure to have them inspected before making the switch. It's important to have all-season tires inspected as well, especially since low tread depth or improper inflation can be even more dangerous on snowy, icy, or wet roads.
• Battery Test: Don't let yourself be stranded without power: come to Bob Ruth Ford for a battery test.
• Brake Inspection: It's always important to keep your brakes in good condition, but it's even more vital in winter.
• HVAC Inspection: Don't wait until a freezing morning to find out that your heater needs work: come to Bob Ruth Ford for an HVAC inspection instead!
• Change Windshield Washer Fluid: We can fill your Ford with winter windshield washer fluid, which resists freezing better.
• Windshield Wiper Blade Check: Come to Bob Ruth Ford for this service, and our technicians will make sure your windshield wiper blades are in good condition for the upcoming season.
• Check Engine Coolant Fluid: At Bob Ruth Ford, we will be glad to check your engine coolant fluid, replacing it if necessary.
• Inspect the Windshield: The cold can speed up the spread of chips and cracks, so come to Bob Ruth Ford to have your windshield inspected and repaired or replaced.

Bonus Service: Prepare a Winter Roadside Safety Kit

You should carry a roadside safety kit year-round, but you can add extra items in the winter. These include warm blankets, fresh socks and mittens, a change of clothes, an ice scraper, a shovel, and more.