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Winter Car Care Tips
by Norman Fleming
The cold weather affects your car too. Along with making
driving more hazardous due to ice and snow, extreme
winter weather can be stressful, especially on older
cars.
As winter approaches take you car to your trusty
mechanic and have him check the following items:
battery, wipers, antifreeze levels, heating system,
brakes, defroster.
You'll want to make sure your battery is fully charged
as cold weather starting is a heavy drain on your
battery. You'll want to make sure that your windshield
wipers are in good condition as they'll get a lot of use
brushing snow off, and, make sure you have plenty of
windshield washer fluid in the reservoir and carry an
extra gallon in your car. Your windshield washer fluid
will get used up quickly keeping salt off the
windshield. You will want to make sure that your
antifreeze is at proper levels. Antifreeze can prevent
freezing of your engine to about 30 degrees below zero.
It should be replaced every two years. Have your heating
system checked, this will include your defroster, which
you'll really need during the winter.
Make sure you have good winter tires on your car. If you
live in an area where you get a good amount of snowfall
you may want to make a seasonal change from all season
to snow tires. All season radials just don't give you
the same performance in snow and ice that dedicated snow
tires do.
There are things that you should keep in your car during
the winter. Snow scraper, deicer, blankets, extra hat
and mittens, small snow shovel, sand (to help with
traction), boots. At all times you should have a small
first aid kit, booster cables, small tools such as
screwdriver, wrench and pliers a flashlight with extra
batteries, extra water. Keep a can of deicer in your
home so you'll be able to get into your car.
Remember before leaving home to make sure your car is
completely cleaned off. Clear all snow and ice from your
hood, roof, trunk and side. Make sure your headlights
and tail lights are clearly visible. Drive slowly. The
posted speed limits are for ideal driving conditions.
When driving leave plenty of stopping distance between
you and the car in front of you. You may need to leave
more distance in icy conditions. Make any turns slowly.
Brake slowly.
By following these tips above you can have a safe winter
driving season.
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