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Temperatures here in Texas don't usually get as cold in winter as they do in other parts of the country but the air can turn frosty and roads can get slippery when winter rains fall. That's why it's a good idea to bring your Jeep, Ram, Chrysler or Dodge to our service center to get a winter checkup and have us do some standard winterization procedures. Here are some of the winter checkpoints we can do at Wischnewsky Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Baytown, TX. Winter checkpoint #1: Let us check your antifreeze Antifreeze is a special liquid that lowers the freezing point of water helping to protect your engine from freezing up in cold weather. The cooling system in your car’s engine should have a 50/50 mixture of distilled water and antifreeze. That combination will help prevent the coolant from freezing. Antifreeze makes sure that the coolant can circulate throughout your car's engine and absorb heat without turning to ice. We can check your antifreeze levels and make sure you have the right mixture of quality antifreeze and water. Winter Checkpoint #2: Have us check your brakes Your brakes are a vital safety component on your Ram 1500 or Jeep Grand Cherokee and it's important that they perform correctly when temperatures turn colder and roads get slicker. Worn-out brakes can make it tougher than usual for you to bring your car to a stop as you drive around Pearland, TX. If you drive with bad brakes in the winter, you have a greater risk of not being able to bring your car to a safe stop. We can check your car’s brakes and replace the pads and rotors if needed to help keep you safe this winter. Winter Checkpoint #3: Get a new set of quality tires Your tires are the direct point of contact between your family and the road so it's important that they're in excellent condition, especially as we move into the winter months. We can check the tread depth on your tires to make sure you have enough rubber to travel safely as the roads around Harris County, TX get more slippery in the winter. If your tires are wearing out, we will recommend that you get a new set of tires and we have quality name brand options available. Winter Checkpoint #4: Have us check your battery Your car's battery can wear out so gradually you won’t notice it’s happening. You may not find out your battery won't start your truck or SUV when you're trying to launch your day on a cold winter morning. We can run a special load test on your battery to make sure it's generating enough power to keep starting your car reliably. If your battery is getting near the end of its life, we have a variety of brand-new batteries in stock and we can install one for you. Winter Checkpoint #5: Let us check your wheel alignment Your wheels can get knocked out of alignment just by hitting a pothole as you drive around Spring or Pasadena, TX. When your wheels aren't aligned correctly, it means you can’t steer accurately and that can be dangerous, especially in the winter when rain makes the roads slippery. It's a good idea to get an alignment check and if you need a correction, we can give you a professional alignment that will help you get on back on track for winter. Schedule your winterization appointment today Take a look at our Mopar® service video library to learn some of the fundamentals about proper care and maintenance of your vehicle. Above all, we encourage you to bring your car, truck, SUV or minivan to our service center for a winterization appointment at Wischnewsky Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Baytown, TX.