How To Prepare Your Car For Winter Weather!

By Liz Kaadou

It's about that time of year when most of the world tranforms itself into a white and whimsical winter wonderland. Soft snowflakes fall from the sky and cling to everything from bare tree branches to rock-solid roads, and this can make for a pretty slick and slippery situation. Whether you drive a hefty SUV or smaller sedan, it is extremely important to make sure your vehicle is prepared for the worst of winter's wrath.

1) Replace your windshield washer fluid with a wintertime mixture to ensure crystal clear driving visibility

2) During cold weather always keep your gas tank at least halfway full to avoid ice buildup in the tank and fuel lines

2) Have your brakes checked!

3) Replace any worn tires or windshield wipers

4) Check the antifreeze levels in your car

5) Always keep extra blankets, water, snack foods, a cell phone charger, a shovel, a battery-powered radio, a windshield scraper, tire chains, jumper cables and a first aid kit in your car for emergency weather situations

6) Keep a compass and roadmaps in your glove compartment

7) Be prepared for any driving disaster by investing in the ultimate emergency survivial kit

For more auto safety advice from Road & Travel Magazine, visit our Safety & Security section.

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Comments

[james keegan]

Check your battery. If the battery is more than three years old, have a technician test its capacity. Have the alternator tested at the same time. Make sure the battery terminal ends are corrosion-free.

- Check your tire pressure. Check the pressure when the tires are cold, and set the pressure to the car manufacturer’s recommendations for your specific tires. When the weather turns cold, the air inside the tire will contract and the pressure will drop.

- Look at the tread depth on your tires. Put a penny headfirst between the treads. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s hair, it’s time to replace the tire.

- Check your spare tire. Make sure it has the proper air pressure and tread depth and that all the proper tire-changing equipment is in the vehicle.

- Make sure your lights, heater and defrosters are working properly.

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James keegan

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