Improve Your Winter Driving Experience with 3 Easy Tips
If you’re driving in the South Burlington, VT area, you’re likely already more than prepared for whatever winter might decide to throw your way. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t improve! That said, we at Heritage Ford want to make sure you have the best and most secure driving experience this winter and so we’ve compiled a small list of three easy tips for you to employ in order to do so! Continue reading below to learn more!
1. Check Tire Pressure Often
You should make sure that you test your tire pressure often, especially when the weather fluctuates greatly. A drop in temperature of 10 degrees can lead to up a pound of pressure being lost, with that number adding up as the temperatures lower. Driving on underinflated tires can cause damage to them, or even lead to a loss of stability, making it hard to control on slick surfaces.
2. Keep Your Gas Tank Half Full
A bit of wisdom that nearly all drivers know, keeping your vehicle’s tank half-full or more can be a very important aspect of winter driving. You never know when you’ll be stuck in traffic or in an emergency, and having your vehicle die on you or not be able to provide warmth could be dangerous. Make sure you keep your tank filled enough to handle any situation!
3. Add a Protective Polymer Layer to Vehicle
When washing the dirt and grime from your vehicle, and important part of keeping it fit for driving in winter, you should consider adding a coat of polymer wax. This will work to protect your vehicle against common winter issues including salt, dirt, and snow. These are just some of many tips that you can utilize to keep your vehicle in great driving condition this winter! To learn more about vehicle winter preparation, or to take one of our Ford models for a test drive, contact our dealership today!