Not only do we need to make sure our homes and family are ready to take on winter we also need to take the same care with our vehicles. Living in a colder climate means taking certain precautions before the first snowflake falls or the first temperature dip to ensure your family vehicle can ensure on-time arrival for your family at all your winter obligations. Here is a checklist to help you get your vehicle ready for the winter. Change Your Oil This one may seem like common sense but you'd ...
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How to Make a Winter Driving Survival Kit
We are in the heart of winter so today I thought I would share a few tips on how to make your own winter driving survival kit. While this kit is a must-have for winter driving it's also important to make sure your vehicle has had all it's recommended services and is operational for winter weather driving. One way I do this is by taking my vehicle to the dealership and having them perform all recommended maintenance. Here is everything you need to create your own Winter Driving Survival Kit ...
8 Winter Driving Tips
Winter driving should be a driving course all on its own. Nothing compares to learning how to handle your vehicle in snow, ice and windy conditions. Besides having your care serviced by professionals, staying up on your routine maintenance and getting any needed repairs done before the first snowfall there are a few other things you should know about winter driving. Be Able to See and Be Seen Clean frost and snow off all windows, mirrors, lights, and reflectors. Equip your car with good wiper ...
Winter Survival Tips in Your Car
Winter is here and it's going to be here for a while. And I know we have winter every year but I think it's important to go through winter survival tips and do a once over of your car before you head out on the roads during this frigid time of year. Cold affects metal, rubber and other materials in your car. It can reduce the effectiveness of your vehicle’s battery by at least 50 percent. It can freeze tires and keep them flat on the bottom for at least the first half-mile of travel. It can ...
What’s the Proper Tire Pressure for Winter?
Every year, when the temperatures fall, my tire pressure light goes on. Why? Well, when the temperatures dip the air compresses in the tires which cause low tire pressure. The weather plays a big part in tire pressure. While hot weather can make your tires over inflate cold weather can cause them to be dangerously underinflated. The first major cold wave will cause the air to contract inside your tire, lowering the pressure. This seems to happen to me around October/November every year. My ...
A Family Road Side Emergency Kit
Have you ever been stuck by the side of the road? It's not something you really think about. I know I didn't think about until AFTER I had been stranded. And being stranded by the side of the road in a rural area by myself was a huge eye-opener. Beyond keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape by making sure all the routine maintenance and repairs are up to date (which you can ask your dealership for a list of maintenance based on miles driven) there are a few things you should keep in your car for ...