How to Prepare Your MINI Vehicle for Winter

While things have gotten a little cooler lately, we know that winter won’t take as big a toll on the Tampa area as it does on other parts of the country. However, this doesn’t mean you can neglect important winter maintenance for your MINI car. These are the key tasks our MINI service center can provide.

Oil Change

When temperatures drop, this causes oil to get thicker, which will impede the lubrication it provides moving parts in the engine. This hurts engine performance and fuel economy. If you haven’t gotten your oil changed in a long time, it has almost certainly already thickened up, which is why you need to be diligent about having it changed.

Tire Inspection

Even if we don’t have to deal with ice or snow, you still need to be sure that your tires are giving you the best traction, and you can do this by having the treads checked. To provide the best safety, they need to be nice and deep. They also have to be inflated properly. The added bonus is that it boosts gas mileage.

Fluids Check

To perform as they should, many systems in your car require fluids. This included the power steering, brakes, and transmission. These need to be checked to make sure they are at the right levels. This is especially true for wiper fluid, as you don’t want an empty reservoir when conditions become dusty or dirty.

No matter the season, you don’t want to ignore car maintenance. If your vehicle needs any of these tasks, you can make an appointment now with the service center at MINI of Wesley Chapel.