Drain gearbox oil and crank case oil. Dispose off the oil as per guidelines from municipal authorities for disposal of hazardous waste or hand it over to municipal authorities for doing it. NEVER, EVER, dump it in sewer or on ground.
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.
2) Get new windshield wipers. Visibility is very important no matter what the weather. Some companies have products that are designed specifically for winter snow and ice, which is essential if you live somewhere that, is prone to those types of conditions. Whether or not you are in an area that sees this type of weather, still think of when the last time you changed your wiper blades was. You may also want to look into refilling or changing your windshield fluid. Again, some companies have products made for winter weather. Don’t go out blind; make sure that you can see through all windows and mirrors. Also, don’t forget to wipe off ice or snow from your lights so you know other cars can see you.
2014 nissan rouge Just how you put on extra layers of clothes in order to protect from cold, your car needs extra preparations during wintertime. In order not to encounter problems on the way, it is mandatory that you change the tires with winter tires which improve the traction on icy roads, the usual windshield wipers with winter wipers and always have in the truck anti-skid chains. The use of antifreeze solution is a must! This must be done before winter comes and it may prove to be expensive.
prepare for winter We’re going to do the same thing on a more drastic scale to the apartment house. We’re having an expert “weatherize” it by draining the pipes, filling them with food-grade antifreeze and doing whatever else needs to be done to get it through the winter without heat. Because its oil tank is outside, we have to use a higher grade of fuel for its furnace, so this should save us a bundle.
Thus, it is essential for any responsible driver to be prepared for these events by assembling an emergency kit. This kit will include all the essentials for short-term survival during winter, along with some extra components to cover extreme conditions, should they arise.
cars in winter Paint Protection Film: Salt, snow, and ice can damage the paint on your vehicle. Protection films can be applied to your vehicle to protect your paint from damaging substances that are often encountered when travelling during the winter. These strong protective films prevent salt, road debris, and icy gravel from chipping or dinging your paint. Virtually unnoticeable, paint protection is a smart way to keep your vehicle looking great all year long.
CHECK YOUR BELTS. Some of you ladies might do this regularly at home, but what about under the hood? This is Texas remember, 70 days and 30 nights. (Sounds like a bad country song.) Anyway, dried up, worn out belts are bad news; whether they’re in your closet or under your hood, they should probably be replaced.
When you start your car, the engine builds heat caused from friction of the pistons moving up and down and the combustion of fuel. Your engine block has passage ways that contain the coolant. The coolant absorbs the heat and then is pumped away from the cylinders to the radiator through the “water pump”. I guess now it should be called the coolant pump. The coolant will flow through the top of the radiator work its way to the bottom, and the fan on your engine, or an electric fan will pull air through the radiator and cool the coolant. The water pump then pushes the coolant back into the engine and the whole process starts over again.