Some Suggestions for Winterizing Your Car
Stuff Your Mechanic Can Do
Check cooling system , flush every 2 years (or 30,000 miles).
Replace windshield wiper blades.
Check windshield wiper fluid.
Check battery strength or replace if weak.
Check lights and adjust headlight aim.
Check heating and defrost.
Inspect hoses and clamps for wear.
Check thermostat, belts, water pump and radiator fan.
Check tires, brakes and steering system.
General Stuff You Can Easily Do
If you are having problems with traction, a way to increase it is to put a 40 lb bag of salt in your trunk. For best traction results, use snow tires with proper depth of tread.
You can estimate when to change a tire using a penney. The depth of the treads should be half a penney.
A dedicated snow tire will usually out-perform an all season tire. Do not run snow tires during warmer months. They are soft and wear more quickly.
Incase you get stuck, check out this link.
Link to FEMA web site: http://www.fema.gov/hazards/winterstorms/winterf.shtm
Happy and Safe Motoring
