Preparing for Fall and Winter Driving
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October 3, 2006 | By: | 
Comments (0)Fall is upon us once again and it is time to go through my yearly routine of preparing my vehicle and self for the winter driving months. I have lived in several climates in my lifetime and learned that preparation for the winter driving season is important in all of my living locations. Below is a list of tasks/items I make sure are completed on my vehicles every fall:
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• Replace wiper blades
• Check vehicle fluids (Oil, Anti-Freeze, Cold-Weather washer fluid)
• Check brake pads
• Check tire treads (penny test)
• Pack winter car survival box (water, blanket, packaged food, jumper cables, flashlight and flare, and chains if needed)
It is also good to remind yourself that the first few rains of the season will result in oily and slippery roads. I always use extreme caution when driving in the winter, it is not me doubting my winter driving abilities…but doubting the winter driving abilities of the other drivers on the road.
You can find some more important winter driving tips here:
http://www.insweb.com/learningcenter/articles/auto-how.htm
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