Winter has come. With low temperatures you have to take some measures to prevent our vehicles from suffering more than the bill.
While in summer cars are not exempt from suffering the rigors of heat, a frosty night in the open can be very harmful. Protecting your car from the cold should be a priority.
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It is better to prevent than regret
When the thermometer starts pointing down, the first steps should be taken. Checking the battery is the first of them, since the cold is not particularly beneficial to them. Cars that sleep on the street can find a suitable blanket above, especially for your battery.
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is also necessary to check the condition of the coolant. If it has an opaque color, it is advisable to change it completely before colder nights make their entry. When this liquid presents this feature, it is more likely to freeze.
Do not use water under any circumstances
or as an emergency coolant, or to fill the wiper fluid reservoir. Water does not require temperatures far below zero degrees to freeze.
Alert with vehicles to Diesel
This fuel is supposed to reach freezing point at -20 °C. However, tragic episodes at less extreme temperatures are not strange. Additives are available on the market whose function is to prevent the freezing of “the blood” that moves your vehicle.
Do you sleep on the street? Special measures to protect your car from the cold
To prevent an ice sheet from forming on the rear and front windows, You can use an aluminum sunshade. If one is not available, it is imperative to take off the wiper blades from the glass. Otherwise, there is a risk that they will end up glued to the glass.
Another measure to take to protect your car from the cold includes the locks. To prevent water from entering and it ends solidified inside, electrical tape can be used. If the system does not work and the key does not rotate, brute force to try to force it is not an option. A hair dryer or hot water should be resorted to melt whatever is inside.
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