what are general things you should to a car to prepare it for the winter?

Question

what product should i carry and have on hand for a place that snow what are some shortcuts to haveing to do less work

Answer 1

i own repair shop,and there are several things you can do to one to make sure its ready for the cold weather first you need to change the oil and make sure you grease everything that can be greased good also change the thermostat and the coolant in it,and change the air filter ,and gas filter,and keep as full as possible on gas ,they will draw a lot of moisture n the winter time if their low on fuel,and also check your brakes out real good ,make sure there good enough to last through the winter ,,if in doubt replace them ,and just go over the rest of it ,and check all the light out real good replace any that don't work,,basically anything you see that looks old and worn replace it,because cold weather is a bad time to have one break down,also clean your battery cables real good ,anything that catches your attention needs to be checked,and replaced if necessary,,good luck,i hope this help,s.

Answer 2

From insidercarsecrets.com

Have your cooling system cleaned and flushed, and new antifreeze put in.


A thorough cooling system check will include a leak test. This is where they put the system under pressure and visually look for leaks. Ask you mechanic to do this, in the event it is not part of his regular cooling system service.


Make sure that all your radiator and heater hoses are also checked. If any of them show signs of cracking, rotting or softness replace them even if they're not leaking yet.


Check all fan belts for cracks or wear. Replace if necessary.


Check your windshield wipers for wear. Replace if needed.


Have your brakes and tires checked. Replace any worn parts in the brakes and any worn tires.


Also make sure your spare has air in it, and you know how to safely use your jack and lug wrench.


Make sure your heater, defroster and rear defogger are working properly.


Have your battery and charging system checked for optimum performance. Don't take any chances here.


Carry emergency equipment on board your vehicle, including jumper cables, flash light, extra batteries, flares, a shovel, first aid kit, basic hand tools, blankets and if at all possible a cell phone.


And don't forget to keep plenty of gas and windshield washer fluid in your vehicle.

Answer 3

I would make sure you have winter tires on your car.

Check the coolant for its specific gravity which is an indication of its freezing temperature.

Check your washer fluid for winter washer fluid.

Put a First Aid kit in your car. Include a candle, flashlight, and a blanket.

Carry a cell phone with you.

Answer 4

change all of your filers and make sure you have antifreeze in your radiator.

Answer 5

.................. battery condition ........ antifreeze ........ snow tyres if in snow area ................. shovel for road snow and windscreen cleaner ........... wiper liquid .......... keep a flash light ........ and mind with no hurry ............