Driving Safely During Difficult Winter Weather

Detoxifying your body in the fall helps you get ready for the stagnant months of winter. We are typically not as active during the winter, whether it is because of the shorter days, colder weather or busy holidays with family.



cars in winter Clean, clean, clean. A low-power pressure washer attached to the garden hose is a miracle worker. A quick wash on outdoor furniture, fences and patios with the help of a scrub brush will remove winter's dingy film. Siding is easily damaged, though, so consider hiring professionals to wash your exterior walls.

Check out the hoses and belts. Make sure there is no cracking or fraying. Also, ensure no fluids are leaking. If your car "screams" when idling, that's a good sign one of your belts is loose or going out. Have it inspected and changed or tightened immediately.

mitsubishi eclipse 2008 Remove the spark plug, put lubricating oil (about 50 milliliter) through the opening, and crank up the engine using the rope, so the piston and crankshaft is lubricated.

prepare for winter Battery: In winter the battery in your car will run down more quickly than in the summer months. Heaters, lights and wipers all put extra strain on the battery. Most batteries will last around 5 years in modern cars, but giving your vehicle a long run or trickle charging your battery will help to keep you moving.

Thankfully, it's not often that we hear of winter deaths due to people being frozen in their cars, at least not in the UK. However, as weather patterns become more extreme, you can minimise your risk by keeping a 'winter survival kit' in your car.