Winter is almost here??!! So what should you be thinking about for your car?
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Safety first and planning for the unexpected should be top of mind. At a basic level you want to make sure your vehicle is performing at a reasonable standard. Some questions to ask yourself:
Is it making any unusual noises?
Has the oil been changed recently?
Are all the fluids topped-off, including washer fluid (that's ready for cold weather)?
Also, planning ahead can save you some aggravation if you ever get stuck on the road for an extended period of time. Try and keep your gas tank about 1/2 full at all times in case you have extended periods of delays or getting stuck in the snow. Have the winter essentials like a snow brush and ice scrapper, and a small emergency kit, including things like a warm blanket, a bottle of water, gloves/hat, can go a long way if you are stuck on the thruway - like many of us in the November Storm of 2014 aka SNOVEMBER!
What about tires?
Make sure you are not slipping and sliding all over the place by making sure your tires have plenty of life (and tread) left on them. An easy way to do that is to grab a penny, and stick it in between the tread on your tires. If you can see the top of Abe's head, then you should probably go have your tires inspected. The more tread the better, to help move snow out of the way.
Final thought about safety - watch the weather reports. If it looks like it's going to be stormy, perhaps the best course of action is no driving at all!
