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Consult these experts for worry-free winter driving sider replacing your worn out struts. Your butt will thank you. Engine Oil: Stay current on oil changes and ask for oil that is winter-weather suitable. Other Fluids: Top off your fluids. Or have someone else do it for you. This includes coolant, brakes, transmission, power steering, and yes, windshield washer fluid, too. Air Filter: These are like surgical masks, filtering out harmful stuff. Your engine doesn’t want to breathe dirt, moisture and roadside debris. If your filter is dirty or clogged, get a new one. They’re another one of those easy and affordable changes you can believe in.
Now is the time to prepare your vehicle for the upcoming winter-driving season. Here are a few preventative maintenance tips to help you prepare. Brakes: Check them. Your pads could be worn, your rotors cracked or warped, and your calipers weak. If you’ve never checked, take your vehicle to a mechanic. This is a routine and often complimentary check. Tires: If yours are smooth, get new ones. Or better ones. If yours are fine, make sure they’re properly inflated, or that tread wear is even, not favoring any one area. Consider investing in a set of snow tires. Battery: Open the hood and look at it. If you see weird and chalky growth formations, clean the connections. If your ride has a hard time starting, consider replacing your battery. Summer heat does the most damage to battery life and is why they often fail in the winter. Wiper Blades: If yours don’t work well, replacement is an easy and affordable change. Shocks and Struts: If you dread potholes or have unusually bouncy wheels, con-
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