Winterizing your vehicle
The cold weather can be severe for everyone, for your home, your garden, your garden and your vehicles. Cars exposed to the cold have the possibility that the engines do not work properly. Wheels and tires could be damaged and the paint or bodywork of the car could rust. Winterizing or wintering is the process of preparing your property, in this situation, your car for the harsh winter weather.
You can do some easy steps when you winter your car.
Tire check
The roads are difficult in winter. If your tires are worn out, braking, acceleration and tire testing can be difficult. This could lead to car accidents. Get a new set of winter tires. They may not save you completely from collisions, but they could help your car improve traction on slippery surfaces compared to your regular car tires.
Tire pressure is also important. Having the tires properly inflated would ensure that the tires are in contact with the road. Adequate tire pressure would ensure that the potholes do not damage the tires.
Engine oil
Engine oil depends on how hot or cold the engine is. The temperature surrounding the engine would have an impact on what kind of oil should be used for this kind of condition or climate. For example, during winter the temperature are much lower. You could need a kind of engine oil which has less viscosity. Different oils would have different viscosity or how thick or thin the oil is. A thick oil does not circulate properly especially if it is cold. However, be careful not to get something which is too thin. You could check the car’s manual to have an idea how thick or thin oil you would need for the winter.
Check visibility
Whatever the weather, visibility is essential. But in winter, it's very important. Inspect the wipers and wiper fluid to make sure they work properly. If your windshield wipers are more than a year old, it's time to replace them. Also check the wiper fluid. You do not want to miss it when you're in the middle of the road and snow.
You also want to check if all the lights in your car are working. In addition to seeing your car well, you would also want your car to be perfectly seen by the opposite traffic.
Checking the battery
Cold weather would normally reduce the life of your battery by 50%. Test the batteries in your car if they would be able to survive during the winter. If he's over three years old with you, it's time to test him to see if there are any problems.
Defrosting
Frozen locks are another problem. You can still buy glycerine from hardware stores, auto parts stores and even some discount stores. Glycerin can be used for de-icing. Keep a bottle handy in your garage and in the trunk of your car.
Check your coolants
Cold weather can make car parts fragile and fragile. Make sure that the cooling system is checked every two years or unless otherwise stated by the vehicle manufacturer. You can check the car manual for this. This would help prevent corrosion from building up in your cooling system. Coolants would require a mixture of antifreeze and water, depending on the temperature. Again, check your car's manual for this information.
