4 Helpful Hints to Prepare Your Car for Winter

We have been fortunate this year to have an extra-long stretch of mild weather, but the sad truth is that winter will be here before we know it. In preparation of the white stuff, and all the hazardous road conditions that come with it, it is important to make sure that your vehicle is in tip-top shape.

Tires are one of the single most important safety inspection items on your vehicle because they are what connect your vehicle to the road. At a minimum, you should have your tires inspected for adequate tread depth and to ensure that the tires are wearing evenly. The State of New Hampshire requires a minimum tread depth of 2/32 of an inch, which is not very much. If your tries are getting down around 3/32 or 4/32, ask yourself if you really want to be driving on icy roads with tires that are on their way out. You might also want to consider getting snow tires. Snow tires provide better traction than all-season tires due to a combination of a more aggressive tread pattern, and a softer rubber compound. The result is a tire that grips winter roads exceptionally well.

Be sure to have all of your fluids checked to ensure that your vehicle is running as it should. Having an adequate supply of clean motor oil and transmission fluid it crucial to the health of your vehicle, but don’t forget to check your wiper fluid as well. Driving down the road and being unable to clear the road salt off your windshield is not just an annoyance, it can be dangerous as it impedes visibility. Make sure that you have enough wiper fluid and that your windshield wipers clear the glass rather than smearing or leaving streaks.

The cold weather can also take a toll on your car battery. If your battery is old and/or has a weak charge, you may find yourself unable to get your car started after an especially cold night. Be sure to have your battery tested to make sure that it will start right up.

If you have ever found yourself wishing that your car had a remote starter or heated seats, it may interest you to know that both of these features are available as after-market options. Leaving for work when it is cold and dark in the morning can be a little more palatable with a pre-warmed vehicle.

 

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