How do you prepare your car for winter? And how much is a heating coil? How would I know if I needed a new one

Answer 1

Check your tires tread and make sure if you live in a snowy climate that the tires should at least be all season.

Replace your antifreeze if you have not done so in the past 30,000 miles.

Check your drive and accessory belts for cracks.

Get a good wash and wax for your vehicle.

Answer 2

Have the radiator checked for pressure and temperature. An oil change place can do that for you. Make sure you have good tread on your tires if you are going to be driving in snow, go to a discount tire store and ask. Heating coils are not too expensive but they are a pain to pull the old one and put in the new one, the labor is what gets you. Ask a few mechanics and they will tell you what the book says for labor time and figure who has the most reasonable labor rate. And the way that you would know if you needed a heating coil is this. When you turn on your heater or defrost and you smell anti freeze coming through the vents then you would need to replace your heating coil.

Answer 3

For the most part get your battery checked for cranking amperage, also the coolant strength is very important. The tune-up should also be checked, as far as plugs and wires and filters. For heaters they make a few different types for engines. There are magnetic ones that just stick to the oil pan, some that go into a radiator hose, or frost plug heaters( which i believe are the best kind). If your car does not like cold weather I would suggest getting some kind of heater. If your car stays in the garage it's probably not something you would need. Of course prices will vary dependant on style and where you get it.

Answer 4

Your car needs to be serviced for winter. You'll want to make sure the oil change is up to date. Check the brake fluid, antifreeze/coolant, transmission fluid. Make sure your battery is in good condition. Check your wipers.
Are you asking about a heater core? If so, if you need a heater core there will usually be coolant leaking into the floor boards of your car or under the car towards the passenger compartment. Most service stations offer a winter checkup at little or no charge, especially if you do it with an oil change.

Answer 5

You first should have the heater core checked.If you smell anti freeze inside the car,or if you have a wet spot under the dash,then you need a heater core.Or if you have steam coming from the vents,then you need a heater core.When you get a new heater core,replace it.Price depends on make,model,and year of your car.If you don't need one,then have the entire cooling system flushed,make sure your battery is good shape,and check the air in the tires to make sure they are where they are supposed to be,and check all your other fluids and you are good to go.I hope this helps you.

Answer 6

Go to a trusted garage and ask for a winterization package
detailing an oil change tire pressure check rotation and condition antifreeze temperature, boiling point check .
check all lights lenses ,wipers ,washer pump
lubricate door locks and hinges. all suspension battery avr test finally inspect brakes.
heating coil runs about 30.00 not sure amount for install

Answer 7

not much to it. Make sure your antifreeze is up to level and tests to at least -10 degrees farenheit. you can purchase an antifreeze tester at your auto parts store or at walmart...probably bout $5. Keep your oil changed on a regular basis. Check your battery connections for corrosion...if they have corrosion clean them...hot water works for this. check the battery water level...if it's low...tap water will work but distilled water is recommended.

Go to the tire shop and have your tires checked for proper inflation...most will do this for a minimal charge or for free...depending on who you go to.

check your wiper blades...if they look bad replace them.

If your belts and/or hoses are over 4 yrs old...replace them...cheap insurance against break downs.

Make sure you have plenty of windshield washer fluid in the reservoir. Check the transmission fluid...if more than 50k miles on the transmission...have it changed.

That's about it.

Hope it helped you.