It’s your friends at Younger Mitsubishi back with another week of content you as a car owner need to know! This week we want to remind you that winter is right around the corner and if you haven’t started your fall service, sooner than later is better! We know that service isn’t always everyone’s favorite past time activity but that doesn’t mean that we can sweep it under the rug. The truth is, regular maintenance is important, especially when it comes to driving in poor conditions that happen during the winter months! Luckily, Younger Mitsubishi has a full-service shop that can help get your vehicle back into tip-top shape in no time. However, we know that we have customers that are all about DIY and if this is you, this week we have service for you! 

As we all know, the condition of your tires is always important but even more during the winter months. When the snow and ice cover the roads, conditions can get slippery. If your tires are old and worn down, you could find yourself having issues down the road. So this week we are giving you the task of checking your tires to see if they’ll need to be replaced for the upcoming winter weather. What should you be looking for? We’re glad you asked! Below you can find all the information you’ll need below and if you find that you’ll be needing new tires, be sure to schedule a service appointment today so you can skip the line later! Be sure to check out our service coupons to see how you can save on the service your vehicle needs! 

 Checking Your Tire Depth:

• Evaluate the tread depth of your tires to make sure you have enough traction to grip the road
• An easy way to check you tire depth is with the Penny Test
• Just place a penny upside down in your tread. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, it may be time for new tires.

Checking Your Tire Pressure:

• Use a tire pressure gauge to make sure your tires are properly inflated and then fill your tires with air as needed
• Your owners manual will have the proper PSI for your tires 
•  To check your pressure, remove the valve stem cap, press the gauge head evenly onto the valve stem, use firm pressure so that the hissing sound stops
• Remove the gauge and read the pressure adjust as needed 

Checking Your Tire’s Condition & Age:

• Look at the tread and sidewalls for any cuts, scrapes, punctures, bulges, bumps or cracks. If you see anything suspicious, have a tire service professional take a closer look.
• You also want to keep an eye on your tire’s age. Depending on how much you drive, your tire’s tread may last for years but just because the tread is not worn out does not mean that your tires don’t need to be replaced
• To determine your tire’s age just look at the DOT stamping on the sidewall
• At the end of the DOT stamp, there is a four-digit code that will tell you when the tire was manufactured. 
• Example: A code that looks like 4719 means the tire was manufactured in the 47th week of 2019