While winter can sometimes wreak havoc on our bodies due to extremely low temperatures and bone-chilling ice, brutal wind, and frosty snow, there are a few tips car owners should follow to keep vehicles in tip-top shape during Old Man Winter’s reign. A few suggestions Gen-Z-Select advises include:
Test & Service Battery
1.) Check battery health
2.) Get a voltage test
Inspect Tires & Pressure
1.) Check tire tread
2.) Switch to winter tires
3.) Monitor tire pressure
Check Fluids & Filters
1.) Top off coolant/antifreeze
2.) Use winter washer fluid
3.) Change oil if needed
Prepare Visibility & Safety Equipment
1.) Replace wiper blades
2.) Check lights and defrosters
3.) Keep gas tank half full
4.) Pack an emergency kit (See below)
Winter Emergency Kit
Whether traveling around town or on the highway and interstates during wintertime, car owners should put themselves in a position to survive just in case their car breaks down or has issues in extreme weather. Check out the essentials below:
1.) Ice Scraper and Snow Brush
2.) Jumper Cables
3.) Portable Phone Charger
4.) Flashlight and Extra Batteries
5.) Blankets or Warm Clothing
6.) Small Shovel and Sand or Cat Litter (for traction if stuck)
7.) First-Aid kit
8.) Keep contact info of your roadside assistance company or a trusted towing service in glove box
It is better to be safe than stuck on the side of the road indefinitely this winter, so plan ahead to handle whatever comes your way this unpredictable time of year!
