Think about the local wildlife and if you have any bird feeders make sure they are topped up with essential seeds and nuts to help our feathered friends get through the winter.

2013 ford c max energi Car covers are the best preventative medicine for cars. The will shield cars from harm so that there will be no need to send the car to be cleaned etc. You will end up cutting out on all those expenses, and the value of your car will not decelerate so quickly.

A more pleasant thought is that of sipping hot chocolate by a fire, watching the snow fall from the warmth of your home. So, by all means if you don’t have to go out in the snow, don’t.

prepare for winter Likewise, there are many models of gloves available for winter running. Mittens are ideal for really cold days because your fingers can press together and heat each other. Also, if you’d like, you can hold onto some of those disposable heat packs for additional warmth.

cars in winter When driving up icy hills, plan your ascent and wait for the hill to be clear before starting the climb. Try not to stop, accelerate harshly or change gear as these may cause the car to lose momentum or grip.

In addition to not only a regular oil change but also a change in oil you should take other precautions when driving in the winter. For example always let your car warm up but not for very long. You do not want to start your car and leave it idling as it wastes gas and damages the catalytic converter. Instead start the engine let it warm up for 30 to 60 seconds and then slowly drive off. The half a minute allows the fluids to get moving but then accelerating gently will warm up the engine faster and allow the catalytic converter to do its job better.