winter evo prep...
I have a good set of snow tires on factory rims. I'm trying to decide if I should keep my c/f lip on for the winter or take it off. Chicago winters can get pretty nasty...
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avalanche winter tires work sweet in the snow. I used them last year.
also change coolant from 50/50 to 70/30 to cope with the cold. change oil from 10W30 to 5W20. Undercoating is a good idea to. Having deicer is a must for your windshield wiper fluid, key ones are good for your keyhole so you dont break your key trying to open the door. Get a block heater if it gets really cold.
also change coolant from 50/50 to 70/30 to cope with the cold. change oil from 10W30 to 5W20. Undercoating is a good idea to. Having deicer is a must for your windshield wiper fluid, key ones are good for your keyhole so you dont break your key trying to open the door. Get a block heater if it gets really cold.
Actually, the fact that you're not dealing with snow and cold on a regular basis is even more reason to worry about winter prep.
Snow tires would be nice because you'd most likely not be experienced driving in snow/ice (or at least out of practice). You also might not be aware of how much traction the stock Advans lose when it gets below freezing.
If your coming from a warm area you will see a greater drop in tire pressure due to the temperatures. Overfill a touch or check them once you reach colder areas.
Your electrical system might not be up to snuff since you aren't running with heater/defroster/headlights/wipers in sub freezing weather. Takes a lot more current to start the car when it is cold out. A mini-battery that works fine in warm weather might be borderline if you see real cold. Will the car be parked outside overnight?
Your coolant might not be set for colder temps -- especially if you or the previous owner cut down the coolant concentration or maybe just used water and water wetter.
Definitely check to make sure your windshield wiper fluid is mixed for cold weather. Some places water it down in warm weather either to save costs or because it then does a better job of cleaning bugs. Had a friend who ran into that problem and his fluid froze SOLID when we got into the single digits!
Good coat of wax since you'll be getting sprayed by salt/sand from other cars.
It's like safe sex, whether you're doing it once a year or every day you still need the same preparation!
Snow tires would be nice because you'd most likely not be experienced driving in snow/ice (or at least out of practice). You also might not be aware of how much traction the stock Advans lose when it gets below freezing.
If your coming from a warm area you will see a greater drop in tire pressure due to the temperatures. Overfill a touch or check them once you reach colder areas.
Your electrical system might not be up to snuff since you aren't running with heater/defroster/headlights/wipers in sub freezing weather. Takes a lot more current to start the car when it is cold out. A mini-battery that works fine in warm weather might be borderline if you see real cold. Will the car be parked outside overnight?
Your coolant might not be set for colder temps -- especially if you or the previous owner cut down the coolant concentration or maybe just used water and water wetter.
Definitely check to make sure your windshield wiper fluid is mixed for cold weather. Some places water it down in warm weather either to save costs or because it then does a better job of cleaning bugs. Had a friend who ran into that problem and his fluid froze SOLID when we got into the single digits!
Good coat of wax since you'll be getting sprayed by salt/sand from other cars.
It's like safe sex, whether you're doing it once a year or every day you still need the same preparation!
I spray all the metal components under the hood down with WD-40. When spring hits, I hit it up with a powerwasher. The salt laden water and dirt won't stick to the metal and washes right off, leaving your parts corrosion free.
really? thats awesome. you sure this works with no ill effects?
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