Winter Maintenance Tasks We Can Complete at Our Portland, OR Auto Shop

Wintertime in the Pacific Northwest means constant rain and prolonged darkness. This makes it important that your car is ready to keep you safe as you navigate challenging driving conditions. At Comfort Auto & Body Repair, our local mechanics are experts at completing auto maintenance tasks that will help your car perform safely and reliably during the winter months.

Important Winter Auto Maintenance Tasks

With reduced visibility and slick roads, it's crucial that your brakes are working just like they should. At our shop, we can complete a thorough inspection of your braking system and conduct any necessary brake maintenance tasks. Another important safety measure is to make sure you're driving with wiper blades that will help you see the road as clearly as possible. In the Northwest, wiper blades commonly need to be replaced twice per year. For the wintertime, heavy-duty blades are a popular choice. When getting new wiper blades, it's a good time to check to see if your wiper fluid is filled up. Getting your heater/defroster checked is another way to make sure you'll have proper visibility through your windshield, and also keep warm when temperatures turn frigid.

Before the coldest winter weather arrives, it's a good idea to get your battery checked. Freezing temperatures can be harsh on vehicle batteries, so you should be sure that yours isn't liable to leave you stranded in the cold.

And during months of cold temperatures and persistent rain, you'll be regularly driving with your windows rolled up, which makes it extra important that there is no exhaust leak present. Our crew can inspect your exhaust system to make sure it is safely transporting toxic fumes to your tailpipe.

Another important task is to be sure your car is filled up with the right level of fresh antifreeze. This will keep your engine from getting too cold, and will also reduce the risk of overheating.

Auto Maintenance in Portland, OR

When you need auto maintenance in Portland, OR and the surrounding area, contact Comfort Auto & Body Repair at (503) 287-3022. At our nearby auto shop, we can complete any of your vehicle's repair or maintenance needs. Feel free to give us a call today to schedule an appointment!

Comfort Auto and Body Repair Blog
Posted: November 2021

Written and Published By MORBiZ