Preparing your car for cold weather

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Preparing your car for cold weather

• October is Car Care Month, and as the temperature
  outside begins to get cooler, its important to
  protect your car to help ensure it runs smoothly
  in the months ahead. The checklist below will get
  you started
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• Cold weather car care checklist
• Lights As the days get shorter and the sky
  stays darker for longer periods of time, theres
  a good chance you will need to use your cars
  headlights more frequently. This sustained use
  can make your lights wear out sooner. Proper
  lighting is crucial for driving safely in the
  dark or in bad weather, so be sure to check that
  your cars headlights are still shining brightly,
  or if they need to be replaced. Also be sure to
  check that your brake lights and turn signals are
  functioning properly.
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• Tires The air pressure in your cars tires
  decreases by about a pound for every 10 degrees
  the temperature drops. Consequently, as the
  weather gets colder, it is even more important to
  check the pressure in your tires regularly.

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Brakes Cold weather and falling leaves brings
wet, slippery roads, so being able to stop your
car properly is critically important to your
safety. When brake pads wear down or your brake
fluid is low, you may find that your car wont
stop as quickly. Have your cars brakes checked
before the road conditions change to better
prepare you for bad weather driving. Windshield
Wipers Being able to see the road clearly is
important for driving your car safely. In
addition to having functional wiper blades, its
a good idea to check wiper fluid, as drivers
often use more in the rain or snow. You might
even want to carry some with you as an additional
safety precaution. Also, be sure to check to see
if your blades are cracked, as this is a sign
that they should be replaced. Battery As
temperatures drop, its possible for the cold to
drain your cars battery. Consider replacing your
car battery if it is more than 3 years old, and
check to be sure there is no corrosion on the car
battery itself, or on the battery
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