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Keep a car in top running condition during the winter by taking a few easy steps. Learn how to winterize a car in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
There are 17 videos in this series:
Antifreeze lowers the freezing point in a car's cooling system. Find out how antifreeze works in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
When winterizing a car, be sure to check belts and fluids. Get a car ready for winter by going over the checklist of potential problem areas in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
All cars need to be winterized. Get a car ready for winter by checking coolant system as demonstrated by a professional auto mechanic in this free car maintenance video.
Auto parts stores should stock basic supplies to winterize a car. Purchase antifreeze and other winter supplies as discussed in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
To get rid of antifreeze, make sure to use a qualified technician. Get a car ready for winter by as demonstrated in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
Replace a rotted radiator cap before the winter season. Get a car ready for winter by replacing the radiator cap as demonstrated in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
Check car tire pressure once a month. Prepare a car for winter by adjusting the tire pressure as demonstrated in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
Change the air and oil filters when changing oil. Get a car ready for winter by changing the oil as demonstrated in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
Wiper fluid is important for winter driving because it will not freeze to the windshield. Get a car ready for winter by adding wiper fluid as demonstrated in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
Wiper blades with tears or cracks should be replaced. Get a car ready for winter by checking the wiper blades as demonstrated in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
When adding coolant to winterize a car, use half antifreeze and half water. Learn how to mix antifreeze with water in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
Run car after adding antifreeze. Get a car ready for winter by adding antifreeze as demonstrated in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
Replace brake pads before worn or may have to replace rotors. Prepare a car for winter by checking the brakes as demonstrated in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
A full gas tank in the winter prevents the buildup of water condensation. Keep gas tank full in winter as discussed in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
Run a car for five minutes in the winter before driving it. Warm up a car engine in the winter suggests a professional auto mechanic in this free car maintenance video.
Flushing a radiator gets rid of contaminants and rust. Get a car ready for winter by flushing radiator fluid as demonstrated in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
When winterizing a car, remove leaves and pine needles from ventilation system. Check under the hood when getting a car ready for winter by as demonstrated in this free car maintenance video from a professional auto mechanic.
Winters can be hard on your car and even cause damage if it’s not adequately prepared for the cold, rain or snow. Winterizing your car is easier than you think and is an important part of preparing for freezing temperatures. Most people think that topping off the antifreeze is enough preparation for cold weather, but people can take many more steps to get their car ready. In this free car maintenance video, a professional auto mechanic will demonstrate how to prepare a car for winter, beginning with supplies that need to be purchased, including antifreeze, wiper fluid and wiper blades. Learn about the importance of changing oil and keeping a full tank of gas during the winter. Maintaining proper tire pressure is also an important maintenance step, as is warming up a car before driving it. Watch these videos and find out how to keep an automobile safe and in top running condition during the long and treacherous winter driving season. Don't get caught stranded in freezing temperatures!
Greg Burchell Greg Burchell is a retired auto mechanic. He was an auto mechanic for more than 40 yearsdkdk
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