| Regardless of the type of car that you own whether | | | | the tread depth. The National Highway Transportation |
| it's second-hand or brand new it is important that you | | | | Safety Board says you need at least 2/32" of depth |
| provide it with the proper maintenance it deserves. | | | | to be safe. It's been my experience, especially in |
| You see even if you own an expensive BMW 328i | | | | winter weather, that anything less than 4/32" (1/8") |
| with high quality BMW 328i parts still the daily use of | | | | be replaced soon. The old penny test is as reliable as |
| the car can lead to wear and tear of its parts this is | | | | anything to find out whether your treads are ready |
| why regular car maintenance should be a priority. | | | | for winter action. Also, be sure to check your tire |
| Your car requires different types of maintenance | | | | pressure. Believe it or not, they lose a little pressure |
| check for different seasons, the car maintenance | | | | when it gets cold, so pump 'em up. |
| routines for the summer season are very much | | | | - Check your wipers |
| different as those required for the winter season and | | | | Wipers? What do your windshield wipers have to do |
| so forth and so on. | | | | with winter weather? Two things. First, anything |
| Since fall is coming and very soon it would be winter | | | | falling from the sky is going to end up on your |
| the car maintenance done during the fall season is | | | | windshield, and unless you have a team of beavers |
| basically a preparation for the coming winter months. | | | | riding on the hood of your car the task of clearing it |
| provides very practical tips on what your winter car | | | | falls on your wipers. Second, in areas that see |
| maintenance checklist should be comprised of: | | | | snowfall in the winter, you're also driving through that |
| - Check your antifreeze | | | | soupy muck that's left on the road once the highway |
| Your antifreeze (the juice that goes in your radiator) | | | | department does their thing. This muck includes a lot |
| is an essential part of your car's winter protection. | | | | of sand and salt, both of which end up on your |
| Your car contains a 50/50 mix of water and | | | | windshield. It takes wipers that are in top shape to |
| antifreeze. Make sure the level is full and the mixture | | | | keep your windshield clean and safe. |
| is close to 50/50. Many service stations and repair | | | | - Check your windshield washer fluid |
| centers will check this mixture free, or you can buy a | | | | You'll be using lots of washer fluid as you try to keep |
| tester for around $5. | | | | your windshield sparkly. A mile stuck behind an |
| - Check your tires | | | | 18-wheeler will have your windshield looking a Desert |
| The last line of defense between you and an oak | | | | Storm Humvee if you're low on washer fluid. *Tip: |
| tree are your tires. Winter is not the time to get | | | | Don't fill your washer fluid reservoir with anything |
| cheap about your tires, so take the time to check | | | | except washer fluid, it won't freeze! |