2006-06-05 19:05:31 · 4 answers · asked by arsenal_1205 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
check all the fluids. the coolant should be a mid dark to mid light green, with almost a sweet odor to it. check the oil and tranni fluid. the older the fluid, the thicker it gets. for the winter time, a thinner weight oil is usually reccommended because oil thickens up at lower temps and it takes a longer time to oil the engine. a lighter oil means better start up protection
beefy tires are needed unless you have all season tires. tire pressure should be checked at least twice a month. also, make sure to check if your heater works.
2006-06-05 19:16:13 · answer #1 · answered by iamamidnitoker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lighterer weight oil (I use 5w-30), anti-freeze, deicing windshield washer fluid, check your wipers and your tire pressure, and I also highly recommend a good set of winter tires (either studded or crushed walnut style i.e. stud-less blizzaks). I'm sure I forgot something but that's basically been my list my whole life for the high elevation winters in the Rockies. Good luck
Oh yeah, and check to see if your heater works, if you care about having a working one.
2006-06-06 02:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by k9ofstrikex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Winterizing your vehicle is a good idea but not mandatory it basically has performance benefits.
2006-06-06 02:08:27 · answer #3 · answered by mrssainsarg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
install a heater/blower in the car
2006-06-06 02:11:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋