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Have you prepared your car for the winter weather that\u2019s fast approaching? Here are some tips to make sure you are fully prepared for whatever this year\u2019s winter weather decides to throw at you.
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\nRegular Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now\u2019s the time to get your car up to speed on all of its regular maintenance. That means taking care of any fluids that may have been neglected while you were out enjoying the summer sun or going in for that 60,000-mile tune-up if you\u2019re due. Check, change and\/or top off your oil, coolant, brakes and transmission fluid as needed. In the case of your oil or automatic transmission, make sure you get a high-quality filter, too.<\/p>\n

When looking at your car\u2019s brakes, check to see if your rotors are warped or cracked. Do they have deep grooves or are the pads worn close to their minimum clearance? Your vehicle will be experiencing harsher conditions soon, so avoid any potential problems as soon as possible. Make sure all your lights are working properly to ensure good visibility. New bulbs are easy to install yourself or easy to have installed when getting your vehicle serviced. The same goes for windshield wipers. If your blades are more than six months old, odds are it\u2019s time to swap them out for new ones.<\/p>\n

Check Your Tires<\/strong><\/p>\n

Go ahead and have your tires rotated and inspected. The last thing you need in cold, wet weather is to be driving on bald or dry rotted tires.<\/p>\n

Consider looking into snow (or winter) tires, depending on your location or length of time you\u2019ll be spending in the snow. Winter tires are made with special low temperature resilient rubber compounds and have deep treads that grip unplowed snow and ice.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to make sure your spare tire has enough air in it. Once you\u2019ve made sure everything looks good, take a look at your tire pressure.<\/p>\n

Stock Your Car<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stranded by the side of the road can be dangerous in the best of conditions, but when sub-zero temperatures or bad weather is involved, it could become deadly. Carrying these supplies is essential:<\/p>\n

– a blanket
\n– jumper cables
\n– a flashlight
\n– chains
\n– a first-aid kit
\n– a small knife
\n– flares
\n– water gloves
\n– small shovel
\n– waterproof matches
\n– ice scraper
\n– a bag of sand or kitty litter to help provide traction if your car is stuck in the snow<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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