The winter months can be unpredictable at times, and if you’re a business owner with a commercial fleet, it’s essential to prepare for the unexpected. Here are some tips to protect your engines from the cold so you can get the most out of your fleet all winter long.

Change Your Oil: Changing your oil before winter is essential. Dirty oil can thicken and make it difficult for your engine to start, so changing to winter-weight oil can help protect your engine from the elements.

Check Your Battery: Ensure your battery is adequately secured and the terminals are clean. It’s also a good idea to have your battery tested to make sure it’s ready for winter.

Change to Winter Tires: With tread patterns designed to displace snow and a special rubber compound that remains flexible in freezing temperatures, winter tires provide better traction and stability when driving in icy weather conditions.

Weigh Down Your Truck’s Backend: The added weight helps increase traction and makes it easier to control the vehicle on slippery roads, making drivers less likely to fishtail or spin out.

Add a Snow Plow: Adding snow plows is a great way to clear parking lots, driveways and other areas with heavy snow and ice. Plows come in various sizes and styles, so you can find one that’s right for your needs.

Attach a Salt Spreader: Salt spreaders disperse salt evenly, melting the ground cover and helping ensure drivers can safely reach parking lots and driveways.

You can’t predict the weather — but you can prepare for it. Get ahead of the winter snowfall with these simple tips.