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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, November 18, 2009 · 28 · Fleetcards Welcome · Fleetcards Welcome · Fleetcards Welcome · Fleetcards Welcome · Fleetcards Welcome · Fleetcards Welcome F R E E S H U T T L E S E R V I C E . . . O P E N S AT U R D AY S Your car winterizing tips Metroland Newspapers Carguide Magazine Walking in a winter wonderland may be a beautiful sight but driving amid the first snow can rattle your nerves if your car isn't prepared for winter. Car Care Canada suggests motorists have their vehicles winterized before harsh weather arrives and especially before embarking on road trips for the holidays. Here are some easy steps to help get your vehicle ready for winter: Clean, flush and put new antifreeze in the cooling system. Engine coolant (which either cools or warms your engine, depending on the season) should be flushed and refilled every two years in most vehicles. In most parts of Canada, coolant should be mixed 50:50 with water to keep the coolant from freezing, lubricate the water pump, and ward off cooling-system corrosion. Check heaters, defrosters and wipers to ensure they are working properly. Wiper blades that are cracked or torn, or that chatter, streak and don't properly clean your windshield should be replaced. Some manufacturers offer special winter blades that have a rubber boot covering the arm assembly to keep snow and ice out. Check the battery and charging system for optimum performance. Cold weather is hard on batteries and unfortunately; batteries don't always give warning signs before they fail. If your vehicle's battery is more than three years old, it's wise to have it replaced. When choosing a replacement, make sure the new one has adequate capacity for your exact make and model. Check your tire treads and pressure. Tire tread condition is crucial when driving on ice and snow. Also check inflation. Buy snow tires if snow and ice are a problem in your area. Finally, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. Change your oil. Check the owner's manual to see if you are considered "severe" and if so, have the oil changed accordingly, usually every 5,000-8,000 kilometres. Also, consider changing to "winter weight" oil if you live in a cold climate. Note, most Canadians qualify for severe conditions, which means you drive in stop and go traffic, in mountainous terrain, or other conditions that increase wear and tear on your vehicle. Keep you gas tank at least half full. This tip limits condensation in your tank and reduces gas-line freezing. Adding a little gas-line antifreeze every second fill-up will also help prevent gas-line freezing. If you're due for a tune-up, have it done before winter sets in. Winter magnifies existing problems such as pings, hard starts, sluggish performance or rough idling. 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