How To Prepare Your Car For Winter

Step 1: Setup

Find a level place to work. Set parking brake and open the hood.

Step 2: Visibility

Find the resevoir that hold the windshield wiper fluid. Check your owner's manual for exact location. Remove lid and fill up with freeze-resistant windshield washer fluid. Replace the cap.

Step 3: Go With The Flow

Locate winshield spray nozzles on hood of car. Check owner's manual for exact location. The nozzle can get clogged and prevent you from being able to clean the windows when you need to. Take pin and insert into the hole to clear out any debris.

Step 4: Power Play

Locate battery under hood. Check owner's manual for exact location. Make sure the cables are tightly bolted to the battery. If you see any corrosion, loosen the battery cables and clean off the corrosion with a wire brush. Re-attach the cables when you are done. If your battery is weak or not holding a charge, replace it. The winter will only put a strain on it.

Step 5: Belts and Hoses