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Check your battery
Cold weather can reduce your vehicle’s battery life, therefore, making it harder to start your car. This can be prevented by ensuring batteries older than three years are replaced before the season begins. However, during the winter season, keeping your vehicle in the garage or plugged in can help sustain your battery power.
Check your antifreeze
Antifreeze is critical for preventing your engine from freezing. Make sure your antifreeze level is correct, and that it's in good condition. If it's been a while since you changed your antifreeze, now is a good time to do so.
Check your tires
Tires lose pressure in cold weather, which can reduce traction and make it harder to control your car. Check your tire pressure and make sure it's at the recommended level. Especially, if your tires are worn, consider replacing them with winter tires, which are designed to provide better traction in snow and icy conditions.
Check your windshield wipers
Winter weather can create visibility issues, so it's important to have good wipers. Check your wipers to make sure they're in good condition and replace them if necessary. If you find that you are constantly having visibility issues, consider using winter wiper blades, which are designed to better handle snow and ice.
Check your oil
Cold weather can make your car's oil thicker, which can make it harder for your engine to start. Check your oil level and make sure it's at the recommended level. Consider using a lower viscosity oil in the winter, as it flows more easily in cold weather.
Check your heater and defroster
Having a working heater and defroster is critical for staying warm and maintaining visibility in winter weather. Make sure both are working properly before the cold weather sets in.
Keep an emergency kit in your car
Even with proper preparation, you never know what might happen on the road. Keep an emergency kit in your car, including items such as blankets, jumper cables, a flashlight, and extra batteries, in case you get stranded.
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