If you live in a climate that deals with snow frequently, you may want to consider purchasing snow tires. Snow tires are specifically designed for the best traction possible on snow roads. In colder climates, people change their tires to snow tires during the fall, before the snow starts. This will guarantee that they will have the best traction possible when the snow begins to fall. In moderate climates, many people opt for all weather or all season tires. These tires are designed to handle any weather condition adequately without having to swap out tires in between seasons. Changing your tires is just an option, but should be considered if you live in a particularly snowy climate.

Have you ever tried to drive in freezing rain or snow with worn down wiper blades? No fun! Wiper blades are inexpensive and there is no reason to not have them replaced before cold weather sets in. Also be sure to turn the blades off before stopping your car. If they end up freezing to the window while the car is parked you can burn the motor out when you turn the car back on.

With the dryer shut off and saving us about $60/month, we’ll be able to turn our attention to another big utility hog – the room over the garage. It’s zoned with our bedroom, bathroom, living room and study and it’s not very well insulated. Of course, the unheated garage beneath it doesn’t help and then there’s the fact that it faces northeast, where most of our windiest, coldest weather comes from. So, we’re going to get rid of it.

2008 hyundai entourage “Too busy to clean the car.” Most cars get really filthy at this time of year but make sure that at least your lights are clean. It helps you to see where you’re going, of course, but it also helps others to see you a little earlier.

prepare for winter Run the engine and heater 10 minutes per hour for warmth. Open a window, at least an inch, on the downwind side of the car to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Remove and inspect your prop at this time. Check for any fishing line that may have became tangled behind the prop. Next apply a film of grease to the prop shaft prior to replacing the prop. Make sure it is torque to the manufactured specs. Lastly install a new safety cotter pin to hold the prop shaft nut securely in place.

cars in winter If you will be traveling on the highway in winter, always let someone know your route, when you expect to arrive and then call them when you reach your destination.

The cleaning up of your garden is probably the most important process of them all. You should remove weeds as well as annuals, remove diseased leaves and perform other specific activities. You should not prune during this time because you do not want to promote growth for the winter.

The reality is wintertime driving does call for extra vigilance, special supplies and preparation. It is important to not only understand the rules of the road for icy conditions, but also to properly prepare a vehicle for driving in bad weather. When the following tips are taken to heart, drivers can help lessen the treachery involved with hitting the road when conditions are less than favorable.