Winter Maintenance Tips

Winter Services for Your Ford

• Switch to Winter Tires: If you use summer and winter tires, be sure to make the switch before the cold, wet weather hits.
• Tire Inspection: If you use all-season tires, it’s important that you have them inspected before winter. Our technicians will make sure that they have enough tread to handle cold, wet roads, and they will adjust the tire pressure if needed.
• Windshield Inspection: Winter weather can cause tiny chips in your windshield to spread. We can inspect your windshield and let you know if there are any chips — and how best to deal with them.
• Change Windshield Washer Fluid: Switch to freeze-resistant winter blend windshield washer fluid.
• Check Windshield Wiper Blades: Your windshield wiper blades are key for your visibility. Our technicians can make sure that yours are in good condition.
• HVAC Inspection: Stay warm through the winter by coming to Chapman Ford of Lancaster for an HVAC inspection. Our technicians will check the HVAC system, including the heater and seat warmers.
• Battery Test: Cold weather can make it harder for your battery to supply enough electricity to your starter motor. We will test your battery to see how much charge it can hold.
• Prepare a Winter Roadside Emergency Kit: It’s a good idea to add winter-specific items to your roadside emergency kit. If you get stuck in a snowdrift, a shovel and road salt can come in handy. Pack a change of clothes, warm socks and gloves, and blankets to stay warm. You may also find it handy to pack water and nonperishable food.