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4 Major Considerations to Winterize Your Vehicle

Getting Wipers Ready: Winter is the perfect time of the year when you need quality wiper blades and a full tank of washer fluid. Check and replace if the wipers show signs of wear and tear. You are recommended to buy wiper blades that are especially made for the winter weather.

Testing the Battery :It is important to get the best possible battery to go into winter in order to make sure the battery functions even when the temperatures are exceptionally low. Get your battery tested and replaced if it is having problem maintaining a charge.

Checking Tire Pressure: The right tire pressure also plays a vital in winter weather conditions when it comes to ensuring that your vehicle will handle the way you expect it to. Owing to low pressure the vehicle won’t stop or turn as expected.

Checking Tire Tread : How well your vehicle goes in the snow depends upon the condition of your tires. If the tires don’t have adequate tread, winter driving will become more difficult as the tires will not dig into the snow. Instead of risking your safety this season, invest in snow tires or replace your tires for the winter if don’t have adequate tread.

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Winterizing your car:Make sure to use a washer fluid that will not freeze or ice up when the temperature drops. Verify your wiper blades for cracking or fraying. Don’t forget to get an additional pair of gloves and a good ice scraper in the car.

Driving carefully in the snow:Remember to drive cautiously in winter weather. When the first storm hits, it is important to safely navigate in blizzard and sleet and this means slowing down the car.

Stopping in snow, consciouslyAnother adjustment that the drivers need to make is how to stop. When the road is covered with slush or snowfall, you need to be extra conscious of how and when the brakes should be used. You should forget that stopping in the snow is very different from stopping on normal or dry pavement.

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Some Steps to be followed while Detailing

The first thing you need to do properly is to wash down your car effectively.

Soaping down the car is always carried out from top to bottom.

If your surfaces feel sandy after washing, use a clay bar to remove contaminants.

The next step after soaping down is to thoroughly hose down any soap and dirt left on the car and then chamois down.

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• If you are due for a tune-up, get it done before winter begins. Cold weather increases existing problems such as hard starts, pings, rough idling or sluggish performance.• It is essential to have the battery as well as the charging system checked for the best functionality. Cold weather can be hard on batteries.• Make sure to put new antifreeze in the cooling system after getting it cleaned and flushed. This needs to be done every two years as a general auto care and maintenance rule.• Check to see that headlights are appropriately aimed and interior and exterior lights work properly.

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For more information on effective car detailing this winter reach us at:

Detailing WorldHappy Bays Car Wash Store4 – 4634 16 AVE NW Calgary, ABT3B OM8 CANADA.Email : [email protected]: http://www.detailingworld.ca

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