Are you planning a road trip for the Holidays?
If you answered yes, we would
like to invite you to stop by for a FREE, NO CHARGE Winter Pit Stop service.
It's super easy and you can stay
in your vehicle! We will take care of
you right on the Service Drive as soon as you arrive.
What does the Winter Pit Stop include?
·
Checking and
adjusting your vehicle’s tire pressures,
·
Inspecting tire
tread wear and conditions,
·
Performing a battery
health test, and
·
Checking and
topping off the
oil, washer fluid, and coolant.
Why is it important to perform a checkup before
Winter?
Tires: With
the change of ambient temperatures, you can expect a change in your tire
pressures. For every 10-degree drop in temperature, the air in your tires
decreases by one PSI (pound per square inch). Driving on underinflated or worn
tires can be dangerous. If the tire
pressures are low this can cause premature wear that can lead to tread
separation and blowouts. Underinflated and worn tires may also affect stopping
distance, handling, comfort, and fuel economy. During extreme weather conditions
underinflated and worn tires can also cause hydroplaning. Let us help you
inspect your tires. Your safety is our Top Priority.
Battery: Extreme
temperatures – both hot and cold - can be brutal when it comes to battery
health. However, cold weather is especially hard on batteries. At colder
temperatures, the battery’s ability to provide sufficient power to start and
run a vehicle is diminished. During cold temperatures, starting an engine can
take up to twice as much current as needed under normal conditions. Periodically checking the health of your
battery and charging system is the smart way of preventing an unwanted
situation. During our Winter Pit Stop service, we will test the battery health
and provide you with a printed report.
Fluids: As we brace for winter weather in the coming
months you should keep an eye on coolant and oil levels. Just as we tend to
slow down and weaken if we don’t get enough fluids, our vehicles react the
same. So let's keep them full and healthy. The last situation anyone wants is to be stuck out in the cold.
- Changing the engine oil is the single most important
vehicle maintenance service you can do for your car. Every make and model may have
similar or different service intervals when it comes to fluid and filter
changes. This is due to the types of oil used, type of service in which the
vehicle is used, and engine type. If your engine oil becomes low, it can cause
many concerns with your vehicle including worse case, engine failure. Internal engine lubrication is most important
to keep your vehicle running healthy.
- Low washer fluid is not only an inconvenience but can
cause poor visibility when you need it most.
- Engine coolant is a heat-transfer fluid designed to
remove excess heat from an internal combustion engine. It also serves to
prevent freezing, acts as a water pump lubricant, and most importantly helps
protect from corrosion. Low coolant can cause the vehicle to overheat, which
can rapidly cause breakdowns. When checking your coolant level, please note
that most bottles will have minimum and maximum indicators on the side of the
bottle. Your coolant level should lie in between and be below the max line. The
best time to inspect your coolant is when the engine is cold prior to being
driven.
Checking vehicle fluids in between your service visits is the safest and
smartest way to care for your vehicle. Keep in mind, the interval for changing
the fluids on your vehicle is not an interval for checking and filling your
fluids.
At Hewlett Volkswagen, we offer Free Pit Stop Services anytime. Stop in and let our Certified Staff inspect
these items for you.
Thank you for your business. On behalf of the entire Hewlett VW staff, we wish you and yours a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Stay warm,
Samantha Gomez
Hewlett Volkswagen Service Drive Manager
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