shortylickens
No Lifer
While the weather service predicts a warm, dry winter this time around, I still feel the need to point out some things that many people forget each year.
1. Fill your windshield fluid daily. You may need a lot in one trip. Use the ultra low temp stuff. It costs the same leaves you with one less thing to worry over.
NEVER put water in the windshield fluid. Not even to top off a mostly full reservoir. It will cause problems eventually.
2. Put anti-freeze in your radiator. Do this BEFORE the weather gets cold. Do not attempt while the engine has been running recently.
3. Check oil and oil filter before the cold weather comes. Even if you don't need a heavier oil for the winter, its a good idea to be ready with clean oil.
4. Test battery, again before the cold weather comes. If you know you will be leaving the car unattended for days at a time, get a trickle charger to keep it from dying.
5. Drive slower than you normally do, if only to protect you from the other idiots.
6. Keep slightly more distance between you and the car in front, again this helps protect you from other, dumber drivers.
7. Remove ALL the snow from your car before driving. The stuff on top can come down and block windows while driving. Clear the headlights and the hood, so the lights dont get covered again. Spend the money on a good extending snow brush so you can get everything.
8. Replace wiper blades with winter blades in the fall, and summer blades in the spring.
9. Check headlight and taillight bulbs before driving to work. Dead bulbs are unsafe and at the very least give cops a reason to pull you over. You dont wanna make cops pull you over when the weather is bad. They get uppity about standing outside.
10. Put an emergency kit in the trunk. Mylar blankets, flashlight, pocket warmers, munchies, maybe a road flare, collapsable shovel, emergency candles, and of course matches. Lighters are not a good idea for long term storage. First aid kit as well.
Please feel free to join in with your own, HELPFUL advice. Neffing must be done in OT.
1. Fill your windshield fluid daily. You may need a lot in one trip. Use the ultra low temp stuff. It costs the same leaves you with one less thing to worry over.
NEVER put water in the windshield fluid. Not even to top off a mostly full reservoir. It will cause problems eventually.
2. Put anti-freeze in your radiator. Do this BEFORE the weather gets cold. Do not attempt while the engine has been running recently.
3. Check oil and oil filter before the cold weather comes. Even if you don't need a heavier oil for the winter, its a good idea to be ready with clean oil.
4. Test battery, again before the cold weather comes. If you know you will be leaving the car unattended for days at a time, get a trickle charger to keep it from dying.
5. Drive slower than you normally do, if only to protect you from the other idiots.
6. Keep slightly more distance between you and the car in front, again this helps protect you from other, dumber drivers.
7. Remove ALL the snow from your car before driving. The stuff on top can come down and block windows while driving. Clear the headlights and the hood, so the lights dont get covered again. Spend the money on a good extending snow brush so you can get everything.
8. Replace wiper blades with winter blades in the fall, and summer blades in the spring.
9. Check headlight and taillight bulbs before driving to work. Dead bulbs are unsafe and at the very least give cops a reason to pull you over. You dont wanna make cops pull you over when the weather is bad. They get uppity about standing outside.
10. Put an emergency kit in the trunk. Mylar blankets, flashlight, pocket warmers, munchies, maybe a road flare, collapsable shovel, emergency candles, and of course matches. Lighters are not a good idea for long term storage. First aid kit as well.
Please feel free to join in with your own, HELPFUL advice. Neffing must be done in OT.
