By Selena Chery


In very cold weather, a car needs more attention than normal before the cold temperatures hit. This insures you will have a winter with the least amount of stress from your car. Here are some helpful tips from your local Lincoln Park auto repair service, to keep you running all through the winter.

After a while, antifreeze can break down and lose its ability to protect your engine. The colder the temperature gets the less protection you have, and when it is far below zero your car's engine and radiator could freeze up. This can result in some very expensive repairs.

While the weather is still warm make sure your vehicle's cooling system is clean. Your mechanic will drain the old coolant and flush out all of the corrosion and debris from the system. After that, new coolant is added and it will be checked to make sure it protects you at forty below zero.

Before the first snow or ice storm, be certain that your wiper blades are in good shape. In fact, you should replace them before winter and you will not have to worry about wiper failure. This will give you a clear windshield when you need it the most.

An ice scraper is an important winter tool and can be one of your best friends in time of freezing rain or sleet. If you wait until bad weather, you may not find any scrapers in the store so buy them ahead of time and buy extra ones. Leave a scraper in your trunk in case your normal scraper breaks. Choose scrapers that are well-made with a brush that can remove excess snow from your vehicle.

When you come in for an oil change, ask your Lincoln Park auto repair professionals about winterizing your car. They will check out the radiator, thermostat, belts, hoses, battery, and make sure that everything is fine. This will eliminate many wintertime headaches.




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