Cold Weather 101: Winter Tips for Your Air Suspension

The cold weather is finally here in full force—but can your air suspension system keep up with your drives during the winter? The short answer is yes—in fact, you can transform snowy roads in freezing weather into your winter wonderland of smooth exhilaration. However, you’ll need to care for your air suspension first—and no need to worry, as we’re here with our top tips for caring for your ride. Also, if you need to replace any parts this winter, order your air suspension at AEROSUS today.

Once the weather begins to drop below 40°F and the snow rolls in, you don’t see too many luxury sedans or sports cars on the road—in fact, most traffic seems to consist of minivans and all-wheel drive SUVs to help handle the icy and snowy roads with finesse. But what if you want to bust out the Nissan GT-R for some winter cruising at a fun pace? Or if luxurious riding is more your style, can you still drive your S-Class? The good news is that neither of these vehicles is off-limits—but you’ll want to keep an eye out for a few common air suspension issues.

The most common fault we hear of is frozen airlines and compressors in the winter, which prevents your air bags from inflating when you come across bumps or need to adjust your ride height. Thankfully, once you get around this issue, you can look forward to smooth sailing.

You don’t want your airlines and compressor to freeze—but you also don’t want to park your fun car in the garage for the next six months—so, what should you do?

For starters, try to have a system for catching any excess water and draining it regularly, as this is one of the most common issues that leads to freezing. Also, don’t be afraid to dump some antifreeze into your air tank to further prevent freezing—and while you’re at it, drain this part a couple times a month to help you avoid excess condensation that can lead to freezing.

If your air compressor is more the issue, try to keep this component as filtered and cleaned as possible. Also, we recommend mounting this part near a warm area when you start your vehicle to help melt any potential frozen liquids. Meanwhile, if you think your current air compressor is damaged, explore our inventory and order your replacement compressor online.

Do you want replacement or fresh air suspension parts to kick off your winter drives? Check out our inventory on the AEROSUS website, where you’ll find products for nearly every manufacturer you can think of—each precisely crafted to help match OEM quality. We also help ensure you have nothing to lose by offering a 2-year warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Keep in mind that our team is here to assist in any way possible—so start shopping today and let us know how we can help.