Winter is the enemy of the car. Cold temperatures make it harder for an engine to work properly. Snow and ice limit traction. Potholes damage wheels and tires. Salt causes rust and gravel pits the paint. But there are things you can do to help your vehicle in this time of duress. Following are some easy steps to properly prepare your car for winter. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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By tmarcjones
on 12/16/10
9:54 AM PST
Great tips for all of us, particularly with this severe cold snap we are having. I like the information on snow tires too!
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By ramonc
on 12/16/10
12:56 PM PST
This is an excellent piece but, and I feel strongly about this, it should have been published several months ago!! There is time to prepare and now, with snow and ice on the ground, it is a bit late!!! Next year, please, publish this in September/October time frame. Thanks.
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By solo_racer
on 12/28/10
12:13 PM PST
"If the mixture deviates from this norm, then hot- and cold-weather performance can suffer." A 50:50 mix in hot weather is less efficient at keeping an engine cool. Most of the racers I know use distilled water, pump lubricant/anti-corrosion treatment and a wetting agent.
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