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EVERYTHING AUTO • WINTER 2016-17 • 5
WINTER CAR CARE ✔
EQUIPMENT CHECK
We’ve all heard about the importance of winterizing your car. But when should you do so — and how? Just before winter is the perfect opportunity for
you to make sure your vehicle is ready to handle the snow, sleet and freezing temperatures to come. The following should be included in any “winterizing”
package offered by your local repair shop, but you can also handle many of them yourself. Below is a checklist to ensure you are covering all of your bases.
DRIVE BELTS
BATTERY
Inspect the underside of your drive belts for
signs of wear. The American Automobile
Association recommends replacing your
belts every 60,000 miles.
It is important totest your battery and
charging system. A fully charged battery in
good condition means you won’t be stuck
with an engine that won’t start.
GET READY FOR
STORMY
WEATHER
Getting your car ready for
bad weather isn't difficult or
expensive, but it does require
some forethought. Here are
some things to check to
make sure your car is ready to
face a storm.
WIPER BLADES
Check the condition of your
wiper blades. The rubber
should be soft and easily
bendable. If it seems hard, dry,
cracked, torn or peeling, get
new blades right away.
TIRE PRESSURE
ENGINE HOSES
Test your tire inflation pressure because
falling temperatures in fall and winter may
have lowered tire pressures.
Check your cooling system hoses for leaks
or loose clamps. You can also feel and
squeeze the hoses for brittleness or
sponginess.
It's important that you’re able
to clear your windshield very
quickly, which is why keeping
your washer fluid topped off
can actually be a big safety
advantage for drivers.
There are special de-icing
washer fluids during the
winter months.
AIR FILTER
LIGHTS
The AAA recommends you check your car’s
engine air filter by holding it up to a 60-watt
light bulb. If light can be seen through
much of the filter, it is still clean enough to
work effectively. If the light is blocked, it is
time to replace it.
Properly working lights are crucial. Check the
operation of all headlights, taillights, brake
lights, turn signals, emergency flashers and
back-up lights. Replace any burned-out bulbs.
WIPER BLADES
BRAKES
Wiper blades should always be soft and
pliable, but the best way to tell whether they
need to be replaced is by using them. Your
wipers are designed to clear the rain from your
windshield so you can see safely.
WINDSHIELD
WASHER FLUID
Have your brakes checked and changed at
the first indication of a problem, usually
identified by a squeaking or grinding noise.
ALL-WEATHER
TIRES
Nothing provides more con-
fidence in wet conditions than a
set of good, all-weather tires.
The deeper your tire treads are,
the more water they'll be able
to displace on wet roads, for
even more confidence, you can
opt for tires that are specially
designed for wet-weather
driving. These tires will funnel
extra water away from the
driving surface as they roll,
which keeps the vehicle firmly
planted during storms.
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• Check braking system, front and back
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• Rotate tires as needed
• Consultation about any problems with your car
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GENERAL REPAIR
• Computer Diagnostics
ALL MAKES & MODELS
• Transmission Repair
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• Brakes Installed and Repaired
• Major Overhauls
• Tune-Ups
• Air Conditioning Service
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