WINTERIZE YOUR CAR
Winter can be especially hard on automobiles. Go that extra mile to ensure your car comes through this harsh weather unscathed.
1) Winter time brings a reduction of splattered bugs across
the front of your car. Anytime they do grace the front of your vehicle, wipe
them off at night as bug juice loves to nibble on paint leaving what looks like
rock chips in the paint.
2) Frequent sanding of the roads lathers the bottom of
the car in fine rock and mud. As soon as the weather warms enough so water
doesn’t freeze immediately, wash off the underneath of your car to prevent
corrosion.
3) Naturally keep your car protected from the elements
by applying Mary
Moppins Advantage. The polymers make the surface slick so sand, salt and
dirt find a difficult time penetrating to the paint where it does a host of
damage.
4) Slide a piece of pipe insulation over them whenever
snow or freezing ice is in the forecast. This prevents the blades from sticking
to the glass so they will not tear when pulled away from the windshield.
5) Clean the battery terminal ends and add water if needed. If your
battery is 4 years old have it load tested to test its ability to hold a
charge. Any battery between 4 ½ to 5
years old should be replaced.
6) Test the pressure in your tires. Replace tires if they are five
years old no matter the number of miles you have driven. Rubber oxidizes even
in a dark garage or warehouse. Five year old tires will blow even with
apparently good tread on them. When you purchase tires ask the store to order
new tires for you. Some of tires sit on the shelves for a year or more, which
costs you a year of usability.
7) Moisture builds in the gas tank. It freezes and can burst the
tank. Fill your tank when it’s a quarter low on gas.
8) Carry bird seed rather than kitty litter or sand for those times
you get stuck in snow. Tuck a wool blanket (surplus stores carry them and are a
bargain), a large carpet sample to kneel
on when putting on chains, energy bars, small snow shovel, flares, flashlight, boots,
wool gloves, hat and socks in the trunk for emergencies. Carry a large, bright
red flag and a long extension handle that extends well above the car. Cardboard
is quite insulating so tuck several pieces cut to the size of the windows in
the trunk. If you do get stuck don’t run your car for the heat. It’s a good way
to run out of gas or run your battery down. Then stay with your car if you do
get stuck.
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