Ghosts And Goblins Under Your Hood?

Well yes, sometimes we think our vehicle is haunted with all the noises and performance issues that may come and go. I’m here to tell you that your vehicle is not as scary a place as you may think.  I’ve been doing this work long enough to know they’re just problems not found yet. Winter is approaching, and we need to prepare our vehicles for the cold times ahead. Have your technician give your vehicle a good look over and recheck your maintenance to see what has or has not been completed yet. Things to look at or service.  Pretty much everything. 

• If you use snow tires put them on about now or soon. 

• Have your cooling system tested for coolant freeze point, look at your tires, your brakes, and your transmissions get a good workout in the snow, check it. 

 • Have your battery tested and consider replacement at 3-4 years old.  

• Check that alignment and steering its hard enough maneuvering in ice and snow. 

• Don’t forget about the exterior wash and wax helps ward off acid rain, ice, and road salt. 

Finally you want to think like a boy scout, which I was one, “Always be Prepared”. Keep the emergency items in your car, a blanket, flashlight, water, rain gear, some high energy snacks that will last a while, something to start a fire, flairs, even a flair gun, their inexpensive and boats must carry them. I think cars should too. Carry some basic tools, jumper cables and rope. A small crate will not take up much room.

I will have some tips on getting unstuck in the snow in later issues.

Have yourself a safe Fall/Winter, drive carefully and be safe.

Kevin Albinowski

President: Keystone Tire & Auto Repair Inc.

195 East Sunrise Hwy.

Lindenhurst, NY, 11757

631-957-8473

Kevin@keystonetireauto.com,  www.KeystoneTireAuto.com