It’s well known that Ford Mustangs turn heads as they pass other drivers, but we also know that driving them through the snow is not the easiest. Make sure that heads are turning for the right reasons this winter by taking the necessary steps to ensure your Ford Mustang will be ready to handle Michigan’s winter season.
1. Check (and change) your tires.
If you currently have summer tires on your Ford Mustang it is time to switch them out! Replacing summer tires with winter tires will increase your Mustang’s traction and improve it’s driving ability. If you live in an area that gets little no snow, all-season tires will suffice. It is also important to check the tire pressure regularly, changing temperatures can cause changes in tire pressure.
2. Get an oil change (or The Works Fuel Saver Package).
Dirty oil and filters can lead to Mustang breakdowns. Make sure that your oil has been changed recently and that your Mustangs air filters are clean. If you schedule The Works Fuel Saver Package, everything listed in this article will be checked for you.
3. Have your brakes inspected.
When driving in snow and ice, it is important to make sure that your brakes are in perfect working order. If something feels off, call the service department right away. The Works Fuel Saver Package includes a brake inspection.
4. Have your battery inspected.
The last thing you want is to be stuck in the snow with a dead battery. Most batteries last 3.5 years, if it’s been a while since you’ve replaced yours, it’s probably time to do so. Stop by the dealership at any time to have a battery test performed on your Mustang.
5. Have your cooling system checked and flushed (if needed).
Make sure that you have enough anti-freeze and that your cooling system is in proper working order. If you have not had it flushed recently, now would be a good time to do so.
6. Check (and replace) your windshield wipers and washer fluid
Make sure that your washer fluid is filled and that it is winter washer fluid, some washer fluids freeze at low temperatures. Check and replace your windshield wipers if you have not recently or they are showing signs of wear. Passing cars throw slush, having good windshield wipers will help with visibility.
7. Check your exhaust
Exhaust leaks can be deadly, and in the winter, most people will leave their Mustang running for a few minutes before actually getting into it. If your Mustang has an exhaust leak, and you have left it running, you are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It is also important to make sure that your exhaust is clear of ice and snow, snow and ice build-up can cause fumes to flow into your Mustang.
8. Keep a full tank (or at least 1/4)
Condensation can build up causing fuel lines to freeze (if it gets cold enough). Also, when you run low on fuel, it is possible that the fuel pump will suck in air which could lead to future issues that are quite expensive to fix.
9. Keep a bag of sand and kitty litter in your trunk.
RWD vehicles (like the Mustang) are notorious for slipping in the winter. If you put a 100-pound bag of sand in your Ford Mustangs trunk, it can help your Mustangs rear end grip the road better. Keep a bag of kitty litter next to the sand to help you gain traction if you do get stuck.
10. BE PREPARED
Make sure you know what the weather is supposed to be like, alternate routes you can take and that there is an emergency kit somewhere in your Mustang.
Connect with us
