Winter weather brings slippery roads and reduced visibility. Is your car up to the challenge? Simple things you can do to keep your car running safety this winter:
Check tire condition. Use a tire thread gauge available from auto-parts stores.
Increase tire pressure to the upper limit (they loose air as it gets colder).
Top off the windshield washer reservoir, and keep a bottle in the trunk.
Replace your wiper blades.
Give windows a thorough cleaning on the inside (internal dirt decreases visibility decreased with window fogging).
Change your oil.
Clean battery terminals or buy a new battery if you have doubts.
This has been a Bucko's World Public Service Announcement :o)
All good tips because the last thing anyone needs is to break down on a clold rainy/snowy night!
ReplyDeleteif you live in the snow belt, keep a blanket, boots/ mittens, a shovel and some snacks (granola bars, juice boxes/ water) in the trunk too. an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
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My husband and my son are both mechanics and I approve this announcement. ;o)
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Life & Faith in Caneyhead
You forgot to mention anti-freeze. Plenty in the radiator, some in the washer bottle and some in the bottle in the boot. You'll be knackered if any of those freeze.
ReplyDeleteAnd keep your de-icer in the house. If it's in the car and you can't get in because your locks have frozen you're knackered again :-)
I'm a computer tech, not a mechanic! My idea of preparing for winter is not to drive at night.
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