Earlier this week I found myself in the extreme cold weather with a car that just wouldn't start. It's frustrating when you need your vehicle and it won't start. I had to resort to using my 24 hour towing company to get a boost and get back on the road. That prompted me to want to do a blog post about keeping your car running in the cold weather that seems to be gripping everyone right now.
1. If you aren't planning on using your car for an extended period of time take a few minutes and start it. I left mine for a week over the holidays and that was the reason why it wouldn't turn over. It was just too cold. Take a minute and fire it up each day and just let it run for a few minutes.
2. Make sure your battery is in good condition and the posts are clean. Even a bit of crud on the post may stop it from starting.
3. Keep your gas tank full over the winter time to prevent water build up. You can also add a bottle of gasoline anti-freeze.
4. Make sure your anti-freeze is at the proper level.
5. If you have a block heater and it is going to get really cold, use it.
6. Keep your winshield wiper fluid topped up.
It never hurts to throw an emergency kit in the trunk that includes flares, candles, matches, blankets and booster cables
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