Tips For Winterizing The Car

Depending on your motor you can fog it however I recommend if you have direct injection that you bring it to a trained profession perform your complete winterizing of your motor.

budget auto wrecking Once you have determined the best choice have an oil change. Many mechanics recommend switching from 10W30 to 5W30 during freezing weather. The lower viscosity of the lubricant allows it to flow more quickly at very low temperatures. In addition to changing the weight you use consider using high quality lubricant if you don’t already. Many companies make a lubricant specific for winter or cold climates and it will reduce damage to the engine when it is started on freezing days.

Do you have a lot of trees near your home? If so, you may have to unclog your gutters several times a year in order to avoid damming and overflowing. Do this especially before the winter weather gets to severe!

prepare for winter If a car gets stuck in the snow, do not force the car to move by stepping harder on the gas. The best way to go about this is to turn the steering wheel back and forth in both directions to clear a little of the snow. Afterwards, step gently on the gas for the car to move. Think of it as like trying to get out of quicksand.

cars in winter When putting 20 inch rims on your car or truck, a test fit is a necessity. When you can, have a tire shop remove your current tire and wheel assembly and put the bare wheel on the car to ensure that the wheel will clear the undercarriage when they are turned. The choice of tires can include tire prices from cheap to outrageously expensive. When choosing a tire, you have to make sure the overall height is very similar to the factory issued size to make sure your speedometer will read the appropriate speed.

In the Midwest, where rogue ice storms do occur, if the gutters have not been cleaned out in the fall, old man winter can rip them off a house very quickly. It’s also a good idea to install gutter protectors that keep debris, like falling leaves, out of the gutters, he said. Another important cleaning tip that doubles as a safety tip is to clean the dryer exhaust tube and vent for built-up lint, debris or birds’ nests. Make sure the exterior vent door closes tightly when not in use. Plugged dryer vents have started several house fires and caused carbon monoxide build-up in homes. Be sure to use a hot water heater blanket and insulate pipes. Check attic insulation and replace cracked windows.

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