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Winter Care Areas
Wheels: Use stock or "steelie" wheels.
Tires: Snow/ Snow performance. Really
depends on your area. Many might get away with A/S tires.
Wash/Seal: Wash undercar after snow storm, wash car every 2 weeks if you can. Clean snow from wheels after big storm
Check fluids: Coolant level, Washerfluid level (add if needed). Use cold type washer fluid
Tire Pressure: Check tire pressure as it will loose pressure during temperature drop (roughly 1psi per 10°)
Items to add in car: Ice scrapper/ Brush, Gloves, emergency kit, jumper cables, Flashlight, Small bag KittyLitter, heavy blanket (incase you get stuck and are cold), Small Shovel, Snacks incase you get stuck
Wipers: Put wipers in service mode (before storm) / Replace wipers if needed.
Windshield: claybar windshield, add rain-x when dry to help snow/ice
Floor Mats: Use Monster Mats, or buy weathertech mats
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Tips, Tricks, Useful items
Tip: Clean off tailpipes before starting car
Tip: Go to touchless carwash
Tip: Don't let gas level go below 1/4
Tip: Test your battery with a volt meter before winter starts
Tip: Wax before the first big storm
Tip: Check spare tire/ gear to make sure that is all good
Tip: Use de-icer spray in am when windshield is frozen
Lastly: Move to warm area as many jokers have said
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Resources / Videos
Good deicer I used:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prestone...MIvZmpssbJ5QIVVf7jBx2ehQElEAkYEiABEgJ-Z_D_BwE
Use a pre-spray when at all possible and avoid contact washing until salt has been removed. Always avoid touch washes (machine). Do go through touchless that hit the undercarriage.
https://www.ammonyc.com/shop/ammo-boost-winter-wash/
In addition a lot of good points i would otherwise type are well laid out in these videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJCQ0X5E5Ig (car wash tips for winter)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTsUSDD0Zzk (how to wash in the cold)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_18VlRvxTsk (winter prep/ wheel wash)