The winter months can be a challenging time for drivers, especially if you’re unprepared for the conditions. It’s always best to be prepared for anything that winter might throw at you, from unpredictable weather to slippery roads and icy bridges. Here are some tips to help keep your car safe during the colder months:
If you haven’t already, it’s time to start thinking about getting your vehicle ready for winter weather.
There’s nothing like a good snowstorm to remind us of the importance of winter car care. After all, it’s not just about making sure you have enough gas and antifreeze in your vehicle—winter weather can also put a lot of wear and tear on your car. You may think that checking the battery, washer fluid or even the spare tire is unnecessary – but if you don’t prepare for winter now, you risk getting stranded on the side of the road when things get bad.It’s also important to have an emergency kit in your car at all times so that you’ll be prepared for anything from flat tires to running out of fuel or being stuck for hours due to heavy snowfall. Don’t forget about safety: carry a flashlight with fresh batteries and make sure that everyone in your family knows where it is!
Here are some things you can do to make sure your vehicle is ready for the harsh winter months.
Check your battery. A fully charged battery will start a vehicle in the coldest weather, but an old one may not be up to the challenge. Test it if you haven’t done so within the past month or two, and replace it if it’s weak.
Check your antifreeze level. Antifreeze is essential for keeping engines warm during winter months. If you don’t know what kind of antifreeze your car uses, take it in for an inspection and have the correct type added if necessary.
Keep washer fluid full: Wipe away ice and snow from windows before they become permanent fixtures on them! If you have trouble seeing out of dirty windshields or side mirrors during snowy weather, stop by a car wash with heated pressure washers to clear off frost, foggy windows and accumulated dirt before they get worse than they already are—and make sure drivers behind you can see clearly as well (they might not thank you for this one).
Carry an emergency kit: Keep jumper cables, flashlights with batteries (or rechargeable ones) and an ice scraper in case someone else needs help getting started after being stranded overnight due to bad weather conditions; add basic first aid supplies just in case too! It’s also wise to carry some sort of map relevant to where you live so that everyone involved knows how far away civilization lies should there be no cell phone service available at all times when traveling over long distances without access points nearby (think camping trips).
Check your battery
Check the battery for corrosion or damage.
Make sure your battery is securely mounted to the vehicle.
If you have a battery tender, use it!
Check your antifreeze level
Antifreeze is an essential part of your car’s engine. It prevents freezing and overheating, corrosion and rust. If you’re running low on antifreeze, it’s time to top off your vehicle with a new supply—but be careful! Antifreeze can eat away at paint and aluminum parts if improperly handled or spilled onto them. For safety reasons, only use approved products such as G-05 Silicone Fluid for transferring antifreeze from one container to another (the same goes for any other automotive fluid).
Keep washer fluid full
You may think that the washer fluid level is too low to matter, but even a small amount of water in the reservoir can damage your car. The most important tip for winter driving is to make sure you have plenty of washer fluid. If it gets below the minimum mark on the side of your reservoir, add more and keep it fullWe recommend refilling with only approved brands like Prestone or Rain-X and never pouring anything into the reservoir other than what comes out of those bottles. If you notice any sediment inside your windshield wiper assembly or have foam coming out during heavy rain storms (a sign that something’s wrong), call us right away so we can look at it before any further damage happens!
Since salt and other debris will be on the roads during the winter months, you’ll need plenty of washer fluid to keep your windshield clear.
You’ll want to make sure you have plenty of windshield washer fluid this winter.The reason for this is because salt and other debris will be on the roads during the winter months, and these substances can cause damage to your car’s paint job. They can also cause rusting of metal parts, which can lead to other problems down the road. Salt can cause corrosion in your windshield wipers, making them less effective at keeping your windshield clear when needed most (i.e., during bad weather). Having a cracked windshield is dangerous because it lets rainwater in through that crack and onto you while driving, causing frostbite or hypothermia if left untreated long enough by paramedics after an accident occurs while driving down an icy highway with poor visibility due to inclement weather conditions caused by nature itself rather than man made pollution issues such as carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles being driven around town every day until they break down due to lack of maintenance issues brought up by owners not having enough money after paying taxes on property taxes paid annually over many years spent living there rent free with no mortgage payments made yet still being required somehow pay off some kind debt owed?
Carry an emergency kit in your vehicle
You should have an emergency kit in your vehicle at all times. This kit should include items such as blankets, ice scraper/snow brush, jumper cables and tire chains. It’s important to make sure your kit is small enough to fit in your trunk or backseat. This way it won’t take up a lot of space if you need to use it on the go. Your kit should also be portable and easy to carry around with you when necessary. In addition, it would be beneficial for the items contained within this kit to vary depending on what kind of car you drive and where you live. For example: If you live somewhere that often gets snow storms or heavy rain then having a shovel might be useful; whereas if there aren’t many extreme weather conditions where you live then maybe purchasing some warm clothes instead would suffice as part of your winter car care routine!
Inspect belts and hoses and check tire pressure regularly
Inspect belts and hoses regularly to ensure they are in good condition. Also, check tire pressure regularly. It’s a simple thing to do, but makes an enormous difference in how your vehicle performs on the road.Check brakes regularly for signs of wear or damage and repair them as necessary. If you hear strange noises coming from your brakes during stops, it’s time to have them checked out.Make sure all wiper blades are clean and in good condition before winter weather hits so that you can see clearly through the windshield during adverse conditions such as snow, sleet or rainstorms
Conclusion
Winter is here, and it’s time to start planning for the season. By taking these simple steps you can ensure that your car will be prepared for whatever winter throws at you.
