Here are a few tips on how to prepare your car for winter. Let’s dive right in!
Battery
The battery is one of the most common reasons for engine failure, especially when low temperatures occur. He then faces bigger challenges not only because of the low temperatures but also because the lights have to be turned on all the time and the mirrors and seats are still heated. If you can’t start the car, the battery is more than 3 years old and you notice a low level of electrolyte in it, be sure to pay attention. A more serious symptom is a battery leak because it can cause corrosion around the stand. In short, the battery should be clean and dry and with enough liquid.
Snow Tires
Car mechanics do not stop emphasizing that even the worst winter tires are better than summer tires in winter conditions and that they should be used in winter, regardless of whether there is snow on the road or not. You will recognize them by the wider grooves that serve as channels for draining water and removing snow. Winter tires are softer than summer tires and adhere better to the ground and, thanks to their specific composition, remain elastic even at temperatures below 7 degrees. They are necessary to be well inflated so as not to jeopardize the stability of the car, and are recommended on all wheels.
Windshield
Since they will have a lot of work to do during the winter, we need to check the condition of the wiper blades and take into account the fact that they are consumables. It should be borne in mind that the winter windshield washer fluid is different from the summer because we want to prevent it from freezing. Good visibility and visibility are achieved by proper operation of air conditioners.
Most car owners still perceive the air conditioning system only as something that helps them during the summer heat, while in winter it is less used or not used at all . Its benefits are greater in the winter months than in the summer because it demists glass very quickly. – It is worth mentioning that the windshield should be kept clean because impurities cause fogging and fogging of the glass.
Antifreeze
As we all know, in the cooling system that every mechanical device should have, in addition to water, we also need a liquid that will lower the freezing point (temperature), which we popularly call antifreeze. Clearly, its sufficient amount is crucial for a car in winter conditions. Use of inadequate coolant, ie not specified by the manufacturer and not of suitable composition, can damage the cooling system and thus the engine.
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