Prep Your Vehicle for Winter with Subaru Service

We’re ready for another picturesque New York winter here in Wappingers Falls: beautiful evenings, holiday lights—and plenty of snow and ice. Start getting ready for winter now with Subaru service at Mid-Hudson Subaru! A head-start on winter prep will have you coasting through the snowy season with confidence. more Test Your Battery If your battery is losing its capacity, a freezing cold winter may leave you stranded at the side of the road. Our team will test your battery and electrical system out so you don’t have to worry about waiting for a jump start. Since batteries begin to have issues as soon as the temperature starts dropping, you’ll want to take care of this task this fall. Check Your Tires Even if you don’t swap out your tires for a winter set when snow starts falling, you’ll still want them to be inspected. Rotating your tires and checking their tread depth can help you maintain control on icy roads, and as temperatures drop, you’ll need to track their changing tire pressure, too. And if you still take your Subaru Outback down snowy trails during the holiday season, you’ll want to consider a set of snow tires for rugged driving. Prepare an Emergency Kit No matter how well you plan, emergencies always happen on the road, so be prepared with a winter emergency kit. You’ll need warm clothing, a first aid kit, and ways to stay visible, like a flashlight, flare, and a reflective marker. If you don’t have one already, our team can help you put what you need together. Get Subaru Service in Wappingers Falls, NY Fall is the best time to start preparing yourself for the weather ahead. Visit our Wappingers Falls, NY, Subaru dealership and cruise through winter with confidence in your Subaru SUV.

Your tires do a tough job, transferring all the power generated by your Subaru car to the road and staying inflated no matter the rough roads ahead. To keep your daily drive feeling smooth, don’t forget about Subaru tire service, especially if you like to head off-road. Check for these signs of issues and make an appointment at Mid-Hudson Subaru for a smooth ride for years to come. more Pay Attention to Pressure We get massive swings in temperature here in New York, and your tires are just as responsive to hot days and cold months as you are. Tire pressure changes about 1 PSI for every 10 degree change in weather, so if you haven’t tested them since the seasons changed, you may be dangerously over- or under-inflated. Use an air pressure gauge to make sure the tires are within the range in the manual and adjust as needed. Get Regular Rotations When tires spend too long on the front or rear axle, they start to develop their own patterns of wear. That means your car can start pulling to one side, which can be frustrating or even dangerous. Don’t skip any tire rotations in your maintenance calendar to evenly distribute wear and keep your tires going longer. Don’t Forget about Alignment Drivers are often surprised as to how much of a difference even a slight misalignment can make. When your tires are either “pigeon-toed” (pointing in) or “duck-footed” (pointing out), your performance suffers and you may feel a pull to one side. Misaligned tires also hurt your fuel efficiency, so regular tire alignments will pay off in the long run. Get Subaru Tire Service in Wappingers Falls, NY If you want a smooth, satisfying Subaru drive, tire service isn’t just optional. Make an appointment with our team at our Wappingers Falls, NY, Subaru dealership and get tuned up in no time. Drive home in a more responsive ride today!

We all know the feeling of getting into a car that’s been left in direct sunlight, and we all know that a hot, muggy interior is no fun. Don’t forget, though, that heat can mess with your motor oil, too. Stop by our Subaru service center at Mid-Hudson Subaru for a quick flush and avoid these expensive issues. more Oil Thins Out Older car owners may remember that, in earlier days, drivers had to switch to a heavier-weight oil during the summer. Heat makes motor oil thin out, but most modern vehicles use multi-viscosity oil, so it’ll work well regardless of the temperature. Always follow the recommendations in your owner’s manual as to what weight to use. Oil Breaks Down Regardless of its weight, older oil can break down in the heat and clog up your engine. One of the most frustrating symptoms is called oxidation, which produces sludge that can quickly shut an engine down. A clogged engine is harder to fix than dirty oil, so keeping up with regular changes will save you money. Oil Evaporates During the summer, you may notice your oil level dropping on your dipstick. This happens because when the weather gets hot and your car is in direct sunlight, your oil can evaporate entirely. Keep an extra bottle in the car to top up your levels if they start to drop. Get Subaru Service in Wappingers Falls, NY Keep your car healthy during all your summer adventure with a speedy oil change. Stop by our Subaru service center in Wappingers Falls, NY, and get a complete tune-up. From battery service to tire rotations, we’re ready for everything your car needs, so make an appointment today!