Published September 2026 · Crivelli Chevrolet Buick
The core winter checklist
Start with the things that keep you moving and safe. Tires come first: check the tread depth and the air pressure, since cold air lowers pressure and worn tread cuts traction on snow and ice. If you run winter tires, now is the time to swap them on. Next, the battery, because cold weather is when weak batteries die; have it tested before it strands you on a freezing morning. Check your fluids, including antifreeze and coolant strength, and top off a winter-rated windshield washer fluid that will not freeze. Replace worn wiper blades so you can actually see, and make sure all your lights work for the short, dark days. Keep the fuel tank reasonably full to reduce condensation and give you a buffer.
The small stuff that saves the day
A few extras make winter driving easier. Toss a basic emergency kit in the trunk: an ice scraper and brush, a small shovel, gloves and a blanket, jumper cables or a jump pack, a flashlight, and some sand or cat litter for traction if you get stuck. Check that your heater and defroster work well before you need them. If any warning light is on, get it sorted now rather than in a storm. None of this is complicated, and most of it can be handled in a single service visit before the first real cold snap.
Winter-prep your car at Crivelli
Crivelli Chevrolet Buick, family-run in Mount Pleasant since 1989, has a certified service department that can run your whole winter checklist: test the battery, check tires and pressures, verify fluids and coolant, replace wipers, and check the lights and defroster. The team works on most makes, not only Chevrolet and Buick, and uses genuine GM and OEM parts. Beat the first storm by calling the service department at 724-613-8048 or visiting 1520 Route 31 in Mount Pleasant, central to all of Westmoreland County.
| Winter item | Why it matters in a PA winter |
|---|---|
| Tires: tread + pressure | Cold drops pressure; worn tread loses grip on snow and ice |
| Battery test | Cold weather kills weak batteries; test before it strands you |
| Antifreeze / coolant | Protects the engine from freezing; check the strength |
| Winter washer fluid + wipers | So you can see in slush and salt spray |
| Lights + defroster | Short dark days and foggy mornings demand both work |
| Emergency kit | Scraper, shovel, blanket, cables, traction aid for getting stuck |
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