Getting your vehicle ready for the winter is easier than you think.
Check the coolant and make sure the antifreeze is clean and strong enough for the temperature where you live. Ei; -10 or -50 degrees, etc.
Have the heater and air conditioning system looked over by a qualified technician. The air conditioner when on defrost in the winter will remove excess moisture.
Have your car's belts, clamps, and hoses checked by a technician. This only takes a few minutes and is usually inexpensive.
Change your oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles or four times a year.
Replace air and fuel filters as recommended.
Get plenty of windshield washer solvent we have a tendency to use a lot of this in the winter with sloppy road conditions.
Tires should be rotated every 6000 miles or so leaving the best tires on driving axels. In the front with front wheel drive and in the rear with rear wheel drive for better traction in the snow.
Check the spare tire to make sure it's inflated properly. Also, make sure you have a jack along with it!
Have your transmission serviced periodically, and prevent big-time repair bills.
If you notice that your brakes are less efficient, get them checked out right away.
Have your battery checked periodically to see how much life it has left and clean the terminals.
Inspect all lights and bulbs to make sure they're working.
Carry a first aid kit, flares, jumper cables, a flashlight, and a cell phone.
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