Maintenance Tip

A regular winter/spring checkup is an
important starting point for your vehicles
maintenance. A qualified technician
should check the condition of your
vehicle including all fluid levels.

Using a block heater to pre-warm the
engine reduces engine wear and cuts
fuel consumption. In a cold engine, the
oil is thick and resists flow, which means
the engine has to work harder to overcome
internal friction. Thick oil also takes longer
to circulate. A block heater can help address
this problem by pre-warming the engine’s
oil and coolant, which in turn warms the
engine block and lubricants. As a result,
the engine will start easier and reach its
peak operating temperature faster.