Fuel It’s best to keep your tank full during the cold spells ahead, that helps ensure the gas line doesn’t freeze. Also, you should periodically put some gas anti-icing mixture into your tank.

2004 jeep liberty To add more extra heat, you can purchase microwavable heatpads if it is particularly cold and you can even purchase some hidey houses with heatpads already installed.

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 Tire pressure that is too low is one of the most common gas robbing conditions. It is estimated that more than 25 per cent of all drivers are riding on at least one tire with low pressure. Your fuel economy will be decreased by 4 percent if your tires are 5 to 10 pounds under inflated.

cars in winter You can also make use of a vacant icy parking space to teach lessons of braking. The cars having ABS (anti-lock brake systems) have particular feel and driver need to get accustomed to this system.

Any new grass areas should be prepared and laid or seeded to give them a chance to establish themselves before the really harsh weather comes. If you have any soft landscaping plans then this is an ideal time to get them under way. Dig over any empty areas of soil while the soil is forgiving and think about how best to use them.