As the leaves start to change color and fall to the ground those of us in the north take that as a sign that winter is on its way; and with winter comes snow, ice and salty roads. It's time to winterize your car. Below are a few tips to help your car make it through another long, cold winter.
1.Take your car to the mechanic. Have them check out the battery, antifreeze level, thermostat, heater, brakes and defroster. If there is something wrong have them go ahead and fix it. You don't want to end up stranded on the side of the road because your battery dies.
2.Check the tread on your tires. If your tires don't have adequate tread they will have trouble getting through the ice, snow and sludge. If you need new tires consider snow tires which have a tread equipped for getting through the snow and ice.
3.Replace your windshield wiper fluid with one that is made to spray in freezing conditions. Also consider replacing your windshield wiper blades with ones made to cut through snow and ice.
4.Once you start driving on the salty, icy roads rinse the undercarriage of your car often. The salt can cause corrosion and rust to the undercarriage which can harm the integrity of the car. If you get a chance wash your car well and give it a fresh coat of wax.
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