Winter is here and one must make sure that their vehicle is properly winterized before they venture out. Here are the steps one must follow to make sure that their vehicle is winterized:
1. Make sure that your car is serviced and tuned and that there are no leaks.
2. Make sure that there is plenty of anti-freeze in the windshield washer tank.
3. Make sure that your windshield wiper blades are of good quality.
4. Install snow tires for your car and keep checking their tread regularly. It will give you a greater amount of traction and control for driving in winter conditions.
5. Keep checking the tire pressure of your car regularly.
6. Make sure that you use the same make and size for all of your winter tires.
7. Check the battery of your car.
8. Inspect the brakes of your car.
9. Check the head and signal lights.
10. Ensure that all the engine belts and hoses are in good condition.
11. Make sure that the heater and the de-froster are working properly.
12. Keep your gas tank full to prevent ice from forming around the edges.
13. Keep spare flashlights with you at all times.
14. Keep an auto emergency kit in the car.
It is also a good idea to check the weather conditions before driving. This way one can be mentally prepared to face harsh conditions.