Is Your Battery Ready to Battle This Seasons Frosty Temperatures?

And now our monthly Car Care Tip courtesy of Tommy Tuneup!

Cold weather can play havoc with a vehicle’s battery, threatening starting and the ability to handle winter’s increased electrical loads.

Andreas Tobler, Product Manager in Energy Systems for Bosch, a global premium battery leader, states, “A conventional 12-volt battery maintains about 40 percent of its capacity at 0 degrees F, so it’s very important to make sure the vehicle’s battery is up to the task when the weather turns really cold.

Spring Showers Bring Driving Safety Hazards

And now our monthly Car Care Tip courtesy of Tommy Tuneup!

Worn out tires and windshield wiper blades are symptoms of neglected vehicle maintenance that put drivers and passengers at serious risk during the typically rainy months of spring.

Thin tire treads create hazardous driving conditions when water builds up on the roadway, according to the Car Care Council. Deep tread accommodates accumulated water; thin tread does not. Thin tread causes the tire to hydroplane – ride up on a film of water, losing contact with the pavement, similar to driving on ice.

The simplest way to check tire tread depth is with a penny. Insert the penny into the grooves of the tread. If you are able to see all of Lincoln’s head, the tire needs replacement.

Confidence on the road begins with regular system maintenance!

Call today and let the professionals at Tysons Auto Specialties provide you with their premium BG Cooling System Service

Over-heating is the leading cause of roadside breakdowns. For this reason, Tysons Auto Specialties recommends our BG Cooling System Service on a regular schedule to ensure reliable performance of this all-important system.

Remember, your cooling system involves more than just your radiator. Rust, corrosion and scale can build up as coolant is circulated through your engine block and heater core.

Did You Know? Air Bag Safety

An airbag is not a soft fluffy pillow. To do its job, an airbag will deploy at up to 200 miles per hour! Drivers and passengers must be properly seated with their belts fastened to avoid injuries should an accident quickly occur.

Be sure your children are in the proper child safety seat approved for their age. Children should not ride in the front seat, even “just for fun.”

Remember that seat belts should be worn at all times, never placing the should strap under the arm. Remember, airbags are supplemental protection devices. Adults should be seated as far back as practical in the front seat. Drivers should avoid sitting close and crowding the steering wheel.

Don’t forget to service your drive line system!

You can ensure a maximum transfer of power from your engine to your wheels with BG Drive Line service.

The drive line is that part of your car’s drive train between the transmission and wheels. Drive line systems can be very different depending on whether your car is front-wheel, rear-wheel, all-wheel or four-wheel drive.

Over time, gear oil can break down and become contaminated. This can lead to the formation of deposits, worn gears and even major repair costs.