Prepare his car for the winter, it is more than a set of tyres

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Frédéric Mercier

Tuesday, 17 October 2017 08:00

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Tuesday, 17 October 2017 08:00

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Prepare his car for the winter season, it is not just to change tires!

Even if put on his car with good winter tires is definitely the most important step in the”winterizing” your vehicle, other important elements should be verified prior to the fall of the first snow.

Here are a few.

The battery

Each year in Quebec, thousands of vehicles refuse to start in cold weather because of a battery that makes the soul. However, it is rather simple and inexpensive to do a small check on the status of your battery before the arrival of winter.

Using a voltmeter, you can easily check the charge of your battery yourself. At rest, a normal battery should hold a charge of about 12.6 volts. When the engine is running, it should vary between $ 13.7 and 14.7 volts.

To do its job in the winter, the battery also need a good amperage from cold start. It can be measured at any mechanic well equipped.

In the winter, your battery will be put to the test. If it is already low in the fall, she may well drop you at the first cold wave. And that is frustrating.

Snow brush

Don’t wait for the first snow to ask you where you put your snow brush! In order not to be caught unawares, put it back in the trunk of your car. As well, you know where to find it when you’ll need it!

The wipers

There is a big difference between the wipers ordinary and those designed especially for the winter. More robust and surrounded by a coating of rubber, the wiper blades winter offers a much better efficiency in cold weather.

It is a small investment that greatly enhances your visibility and safety on the road.

The oil

In the winter, your vehicle needs a oil less viscous to work properly. If you know that you have a oil change do soon, as well you load everything on.

The antifreeze

The antifreeze is the liquid the more important your vehicle after the oil. And to ensure that it is efficient enough to withstand the frigid temperatures of Quebec, it is highly recommended to test it before the arrival of winter.

You can find a tester of antifreeze at little cost in almost all shops of automobile maintenance.

The level of the liquid

As long as you have both hands under the hood, as well take the opportunity to check the level of the liquid. Make sure that your car lacks nothing. If this is the case, add before the big cold winter. If you are not comfortable with you in charge, please do not hesitate to make an appointment with a mechanic.

The winter mat

Install carpet in the winter could prolong greatly the life and the quality of the carpet in your vehicle. And in the spring, they will make you life a lot more easy!

The heating system

In the last few months, your heating system has almost not been requested. It may be a good idea to make sure that everything is still functional before the temperature falls to -20 degrees!

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