{"id":5211,"date":"2022-11-04T12:39:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T12:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5211"},"modified":"2025-03-20T11:11:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T11:11:13","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-porsche-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-prepare-your-porsche-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare Your Porsche For Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to preparing your Porsche for winter, there are two main avenues you can pursue. One of which is that you want to drive your Porsche over the winter and would like to know what necessary changes or tips might be needed to ensure you don\u2019t end up backwards into a post box.<\/p>\n

The other is that you\u2019d like to store your car over the winter and want to prepare it ready to be awoken again in the first spring air.<\/p>\n

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\"\" Harbin, China- February 18, 2019: a group of Porsche 911 sportcars are parked on snow field<\/p>\n

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There is a third on this list which is that you want to turn your Porsche into a Safari or Dakar spec car and blast around country lanes, passing all the BMWs and Audis that have found their way into a ditch along the way.<\/p>\n

We won\u2019t be covering the third option on that list, but let\u2019s begin with how to prepare your car to brave the winter months.<\/p>\n

Preparing your Porsche for winter driving<\/b><\/h1>\n

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Check your tyres<\/b>
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As much as this might seem obvious, I can\u2019t tell you how many times I\u2019ve seen people running summer tyres<\/a> or even track tyres on their car in the winter. Colder weather means lower temperatures for the tarmac – which means less grip. Or in other words, you\u2019ll be going backwards through the nearest hedge if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n

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\"\" LEVI, FINLAND – FEB 20: Rear wheel spin of a PORSCHE 911 TURBO car during Porsche Driving Experience Snow & Ice Press Event on February 20, 2014 in LEVI, FINLAND<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re fortunate enough to have a spare set of wheels<\/a> – chuck some all season or winter tyres on them. They\u2019ll make the difference when it comes to an emergency and you need to brake rapidly in wet or icy conditions.<\/p>\n

Premium tyres like Goodyear Eagle F1s, Michelin Pilot Sports or Continental Sport Contact will provide you with better grip in wet conditions than the everyday mid range tyre, but still aren\u2019t perfect for winter driving. (Other tyre choices are of course available)<\/p>\n

Check out our range of tyres here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Check your lights<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you haven\u2019t already, check your lights<\/a> to make sure they\u2019re all in working order. It\u2019s also a good idea to buy a spare set of main beam headlight bulbs to keep in the car in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing worse than driving on a cold, dark, winter night and not being able to see potential hazards due to a headlight having a blown bulb. For the sake of a small amount of cash, it\u2019s just good peace of mind.<\/p>\n

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You can get some new lights for your Porsche here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Check your coolant \/ antifreeze.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Depending on what type of coolant you generally run in your Porsche, you may need to change it out for winter anti-freeze or at the very least check to make sure the levels are correct.<\/p>\n

As the name suggests, antifreeze stops your coolant from becoming a solid block of ice when the temperatures drop. It\u2019s always worth checking with your dealer or Porsche specialist<\/a> about which coolant you should be using in your Porsche as it can vary between models and climates.<\/p>\n

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Need a top up? Take a look at our coolant and antifreeze range here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Windscreen wipers and screenwash<\/b><\/h3>\n

Not only is it an MOT failure, but not having windscreen wipers that are up to the task of dealing with heavy rain or snow is a massive hazard to you as a driver, as well as other road users around you. They\u2019re something many of us overlook, but check the health of your windscreen wipers periodically and replace them if needed.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s plenty of great after market options that allow you to have varying levels of clearance and durability so be sure to check what can fit your car.<\/p>\n

Also ensure that your windscreen washer fluid and jets are working as intended so you can remove road grime from the glass so you\u2019ve got a clear view of the road.<\/p>\n

You can pick yourself up some new wipers for your Porsche here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>An emergency kit<\/b><\/h3>\n

The last on this list for preparing your car is something we all have been guilty of overlooking, and that\u2019s an emergency kit.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re stuck at the side of a road due to breakdown, you need to make sure you have all the supplies you need to wait out the time it takes to be reached by a recovery van\/flatbed.<\/p>\n

Put together an emergency pack<\/a> which consists of the following:<\/p>\n

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