Winter Car Care

As the weather turns colder, it is time to reflect on your car for a second. A little preparation can be a long way to secure your winter travel much safer. Here is a checklist to get you started.
1. Check your antifreeze. The freezing can with a simple tool available at any auto parts store. Make sure the antifreeze if it is cool. Opening a hot radiator can be a dangerous thing.
2. Check the air pressure in your tires. Since the air is cooler pressure loss in your tires. Maintain your tire pressure will reward you with a higher gas mileage and longer tire life.
3. Make sure you have the following items in your car.

Ice Scraper
salt or sand for traction
blanket in the event that you are stranded and need to ensure that warm
good first-aid kit (not just for the winter)
Road flares

4. Check all belts and hoses. As the temperature drops rubber rather rigid and break easily allocate. Make sure all hoses and belts are in tip-top shape.
5. Treat your gas tank and a can of gas-line antifreeze before the cold weather strikes. The additive will remove water in the system and prevent the fuel lines from freezing.
6. Check the tires for wear. Make sure you have plenty of tread left to you through the snow. Nothing is worse than 3 " of snow and bald tires. trinh eustolia



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