Is Your GMC Winterized? Here’s Some Tips from Crain Buick GMC

Happy New Year and happy new winter weather! While this time of year can be the most miserable due to the cold temperatures, we’ll try to make it a little better and provide you with some tips to keep your GMC running smoothly all winter long.

GMC sport utility vehicles like the Terrain or pickup trucks like the Sierra 1500 are built to withstand tough conditions, but we all know how unpredictable winter weather can be, especially in Central Arkansas. Ice storms can be especially treacherous, or the surprise snow storm that drops more snow than expected. Crain Buick GMC in Conway wants to make sure your GMC is winter-ready.

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One of the best things you can do to keep your GMC winterized is to be prepared. If you think ahead, you’ll find yourself warm and cozy, not freezing on the side of the road. For starters, get an emergency kit put together and stowed in the trunk or cargo space of your GMC.

Hopefully, you have some of these items in your GMC year-round but it’s important to especially have them in the winter due to the cold temps and weather. We recommend starting with a first aid kit as well as a flashlight. You’ll want to include cans of de-icer, an ice-scraper, gloves, an extra coat or two, and blankets. It’s also a good idea to keep a poncho or rain jacket for wet weather.

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Some more important items to keep in your GMC for an emergency include jumper cables, road flares, and a reflector kit in case you need to caution other drivers. Always have your cell phone charged before you leave the house and a fast charger inside your car at all times. It’s even a good idea to pack a few bottles of water and snacks in case of an emergency.

If you don’t have any de-icer on hand, you can make a similar do-it-yourself version with some simple ingredients from your kitchen. Real simple, as in all you need is vinegar and water. You might be tempted to boil some hot water to throw on your windshield. This can do more harm than good and potentially crack your windshield or mess up your door locks. 

Instead, use a mixture of one part water to three parts vinegar. Spray on your windshield and windows, and the vinegar acts as a deterrent, making it harder for ice to freeze. This also makes it easier to scrape off.

You’ll also want to make sure the tires on your GMC will carry you through to warmer months. You might consider adding a tire pressure gauge, tire inflator, and a tire patch kit or can of tire sealant to your emergency box. Make an appointment with us today to check your tires or if you need new ones to make it through the winter. 

It’s always a good idea to check the health of your battery and make sure your oil change is not overdue. You don’t want to risk your battery not being at full capacity when a cold spell hits. Bring it in, and we’ll gladly test the battery’s health. 

Schedule an oil change easily online or contact us to get all of your GMC’s fluids and filters replaced. Set up a regular schedule so you can drive year-round, knowing your GMC is in top driving condition. 

Stay safe this winter in your GMC with these handy tips. Our hope is that you drive safely not just all winter but all year in a new or used vehicle from Crain Buick GMC in Conway, Arkansas. Stop by and see us or contact us if you have any questions. 

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