Winter in Birmingham isn’t as harsh as in other areas of the country, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore winter vehicle maintenance. In fact, this is the perfect time to bring your Defender SUV to our Birmingham Defender service center for a routine checkup and a few maintenance items to deal with the colder weather.
Check and Refresh Coolant in Your Defender Before Winter
Even here in Alabama, the temperature can drop during the deep winter months. That means you’ll be running your Defender’s in-car heater more often, and that can highlight some issues if left unaddressed. Have your coolant checked and refreshed before winter to ensure your engine is healthy and your heater always works when you need it. Old coolant can corrode engine internals and clog your heater core, causing hundreds or thousands of dollars in damage. A routine winter checkup can help you avoid a costly Defender repair in the future.
Swap Those Summer Tires
If you have summer tires on your Defender, now is the time to have them changed out for all-season rubber instead. Summer tires don’t perform well during cooler weather, causing traction loss and unpredictable handling. All-season tires are better suited to such changeable conditions, and can even handle some light snow if you plan any trips north this winter.
An Oil Change is Key
No matter what, routine oil changes are the key to keeping your Defender happy for years to come. Schedule your Defender service appointment online and include an oil change to ensure lasting engine protection with fewer contaminants.
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