Every car & truck needs some tender loving care in the cold winter months Here is a smal list of common maintenance repairs that are essential for safe winter traveling
1. Tire Inspection - evaluation of tread depth, cracking in between tread and sidewalls, bruising & punctures 2. Charging System - Evaualtion of the state of the battery and alternator charging system, inspection of the battery terminals and cables 3. Exhaust leaks - inspection of cracks and leaks in the exhaust system that could omit fumes into the interior of the car 4. Wiper blades- replacing cracked, frayed or broken blades, washer fluid operates correctly 5. Replace burnt bulbs - inspect for burnt out bulbs, polish cloudy headlight lenses
Helpful hints for winter freezing temperatures 1. Always keep a 1/2 tank of gas in your vehicle if the temperatures stay below freezing for several days 2. Lift your wiper blades off the windshield before scraping and putting the wipers on. Prevents the wiper blades and arms from breaking. During the night keep the blades off the windshield to help prevent them from freezing onto the windshield. 3. Try spraying or coating the door seals with a silicone spray made for rubber moldings to help prevent the doors from freezing. 4. Always work the door handles gently after freezing temperatures. The severe cold weather causes the plastic and metal pieces in the handle to break. If possible park your car in the sun for some thermal warming of the door handles.
