Believe it or not, your car has affects from the cold too.
Follow these tips to help you have a safer winter driving season.
First, and this goes for any time of year, change your oil at
the manufacturers specified time, generally 3,000 miles. When
you have an oil change most technicians also give your car a
once over checking tires and belts and fluids. Remember, the oil
is the life blood of your car.
Keep your gas tank full. This helps prevent possible moisture
build up and also adds a bit of weight to your car which might
help you in the snow. Don't let your tank fall below one half.
Replace your wiper blades. There's nothing worse than having no
visibility, especially when you're getting the spray of salt up
on your windshield. Make sure you have plenty of washer fluid.
Carry an extra gallon with you. You go through it much faster in
the winter weather due to salt spray.
Check the tire pressure on a regular basis. Make sure that if
you don't have actual snow tires on different rims that the
radials you have on your car have a good tread. Again, like the
oil, keep an eye on the condition of your tires. A good rule is
to have them rotated when you have your oil changed this will
help prevent uneven wear. Make sure that you have a usable spare
tire and you spare hasn't dry rotted.
There are a few things that you should keep in your car for
winter driving, an ice scraper and deicer (it's a good thing to
keep these things in the house too in case your car is covered
with ice when you need to get into it), boots, gloves, a small
shovel, sand and a flash light. Always have your cell phone
fully charged and with you just in case.
Hopefully these tips will help you have a carefree winter
driving experience.
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