How Can the Larkin Cobb Chevrolet GMC Service Center Help?

Our Chevrolet and GMC Service Center will perform a thorough inspection to make sure your vehicle keeps running great and is ready for winter driving.

• We'll check your engine oil, windshield wiper blades, and windshield washer fluid. You'll want to avoid letting your engine oil run low, but in the winter, you may want to use lighter-weight oil so your car performs well in the colder weather. It's a good ideal to plan your service needs around the overnight low temperatures in winter. We'll also make sure that your windshield wipers are fresh and that there's plenty of fluid to help you clear off rain and snow. Icy, snowy roads are covered with salt and sand to help provide traction to cars, but when that salt, sand, and snow get on your windshield, it becomes very difficult to see and impossible to get off your windshield. Don't just add water, make sure to use winter-grade windshield washer fluid that is formulated for coldest and most extreme conditions. While you're at it, top off your gas tank so you'll be sure to have enough gas to reach your destination. If you get stuck, a full tank also means you can run your engine and heater longer. Start the winter right with an oil change and new wiper blades at Larkin Cobb Chevrolet GMC.
• As the name implies, antifreeze is also very important when the temperature drops and it gets wetter. The proper mix of engine coolant, filled to the correct level, is one good way to protect your engine. Before you head out, make sure your car isn't low on antifreeze. Be sure to check to see that there aren't any leaks that could cause the antifreeze to drain out. Many mechanics recommend drivers use a 50/50-mix of coolant and water in their radiator. This blend usually results in a lower engine freezing point than just coolant, but check with our service department to be on the safe side.
• Car batteries get weaker and have a hard time holding their charge in colder temperatures. A battery that's weak in the summer could turn into a dead battery during the winter. Don't let this happen to you. Whether you need a new battery or you just need to clean the terminals and replace the cables, we'll make sure your battery is fully charged and working properly. We'll also check your belts and hoses so you have no unexpected breakdowns.
• We will always make sure that your tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Tire pressure can drop with the air temperature, losing up to one pound per square inch with every ten degree drop in air temperature. Tires that not properly inflated don't handle as well and decreases your tire life. Driving with low tire pressure could mean premature tire wear or potential tread separation, which can lead to an accident. If the tread is getting low, we can recommend a new set of tires for your vehicle. Your safety and the safety of your family depends, to a large extent, on the condition of your tires. Let us check your tire pressure and tread depth so you can drive safely all year around.
• Last but not least, prepare or update an Emergency Kit. If you're going on a longer trip this winter it's important to carry extra motor oil, anti-freeze, and windshield wiper fluid. Check your flashlight batteries and replace them if you even suspect that they're running low. Keep flares and a blanket handy for emergencies. If you don't already have jumper cables, now's a good time to buy them. And make sure you have a first aid kit.

Larkin Cobb Chevrolet GMC cares about your safety. Contact us today for a winter tune-up so you can drive with confidence all year long.