As the temperature plummets and the roads freeze over, it’s important to know how to keep your car in tip-top shape in this frigid weather. No one wants to be stranded with a dead battery or get in an accident due to snowy windows.
Check on Your Battery
First and foremost, you should change your battery every 3 years, although some people can get away with 5 years. If you don’t have time to visit a mechanic, do a quick battery inspection yourself. Make sure the cables aren’t loose and check for corrosion.
Fill Your Fluids
Make sure your antifreeze is full! And if it hasn’t been flushed in a few years, this should be done too. As for windshield wiper fluid, consider spending the extra few dollars and getting the “winter blend”. With its greater concentration of alcohol, it is less likely to freeze. Lastly, check your oil. If it’s time for a change, think about refilling it with a lower viscosity oil.
Wipers
Visibility is key, especially in potentially dangerous winter weather. If your wipers have been doing a sub-par clearing job lately, it’s time to spring for a new set of blades.
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