Pretty Motors, an Authoritative Automotive Journal, Offers Wide Readership New Information on Preparing for Winter Weather
Online, December 1, 2014 (Newswire.com) - PrettyMotors.com has been long considered one of the most trusted online automotive publications. It recently released checklist containing comprehensive information on the steps to take in preparing one’s car for winter. The journal is committed to sharing with its readership basic advice such as checking the battery and to consider winter tires, as well as offering more comprehensive information on the process of properly winterizing a car or truck.
"We've put together a step-by-step approach to ensure you and your family remain safe as the temperature drops. Don't be unprepared, our easy to follow winter checkup can keep you on the road and car running smoothly," said Jeffrey Hotchkiss of Pretty Motors.
"We've put together a step-by-step approach to ensure you and your family remain safe as the temperature drops. Don't be unprepared. Our easy to follow winter checkup can keep you on the road and car running smoothly."
Jeffrey Hotchkiss, PrettyMotors.com
The experts at Pretty Motors recommend preparing your car for winter by starting with a ground up assessment. If your tire treads are worn down or any of the tires have air leaks, then replacement is likely the only viable option for motorists living in regions subject to inclement weather. Winter tires, with their tread design and compounds, remain responsive and pliant even in freezing conditions (whereas regular tires can harden in cold weather, offering less effective traction and control) and are a viable investment for the responsible driver. Regular tires in fine condition may be acceptable for many regions, however, provided the driver takes the time to properly inflate them. Underinflated tires' treads will be pushed closer together, leading to the loss of necessary traction.
According to the team at PrettyMotors.com, it suggests that drivers always maintain the proper level of fluids, oil, and gas in their cars during winter. The less gasoline in your car's tank, the more likelihood there is for water condensation to build up in the tank. This could eventually lead to water dripping down through the lighter gasoline and into the gas line, where it can freeze, and make vehicle operation impossible. The journal also recommends considering lower viscosity oil during winter, as colder temperatures thicken motor oil. A correct 50/50 blend of water and antifreeze is also crucial to proper engine temperature control. Finally, the journal advises its readership to not only make sure the windshield wiper fluid reservoir is always kept full, but that in fact windshield wipers themselves be replaced if they are older than six months.
During the harsh winter months, car batteries usually have lifespans of less than five years, and older batteries give out more easily in the cold. Thus Pretty Motors directs responsible motorists to determine the age of their car's battery and consider getting it tested for functionality. Any under-performing battery should be replaced, and all batteries, regardless of age, should be inspected, with any of the powdery dried acid corroding nodes removed using a mixture of baking soda and water. It is also advised to check the car’s battery numerous times throughout the winter months.
Beyond considering winter tires, checking all fluids regularly, ensuring defrosting elements and windshield wipers are in good working order, PrettyMotors.com also recommends drivers maintain an emergency preparedness kit in their vehicle. At a minimum, this kit should contain jumper cables, flares, and the tools needed to replace a tire, as well as food, warm clothing, and blankets that the stranded motorist might need to weather a winter night.
To learn more about the timely released information via Pretty Motors Journal, please visit http://prettymotors.com
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Pretty Motors, "The Motor Journal," prides itself on providing its readers with informative and relevant content covering all things automotive. From information on the best pricing for available used performance sedans to general information about the process of shopping for auto insurance, Pretty Motors offers information that is both actionable and educational. Their writers are both well-informed and well-connected to the automotive world, making PrettyMotors.com a great place to get both the latest breaking news and to browse a large archive of enjoyable material.
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