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The winter is coming. So it's high time Protective measures for your own caro to meet. Because the cold and road salt sometimes strongly attack the car and paint. The following measures are suitable to protect a car as well as possible Keep winter wear as low as possible.
Tighten the winter tires on time
Winter tires take care of that Road safety, Because summer tires are not prepared for snow and slippery conditions and pose a real danger. That is why driving with summer tires on black ice is punishable with sometimes fines. Basically, the winter tires are used from October to Easter.
In some cases it is necessary to replace existing winter tires. That is the case if the tread depth of the tires used is less than four millimeters is. Even if this is not the case, it is advisable to change the tires after ten years. This increases safety and also improves the driving experience.
Washing and polishing make the paint winter-proof
A particularly sensitive area on a car is the paint. Cold and road salt add a great deal to this, which is why it must be protected as best as possible from these influences. That is why it is important to take care of the vehicle completely before the onset of winter. That means, for example, that a thorough washing of the vehicle must be done. The underbody should not be forgotten either. This is particularly exposed to salt and moisture.
After the vehicle has been thoroughly washed, it is time to take suitable protective measures for the winter. Among other things, this means using a polish. A polish should be applied at least once a year and preferably before the onset of winter. In the meantime, it's helpful suitable protection programs in the car wash to choose. Such a layer reliably and reliably protects the paint over the long term.
Apply a layer of wax and renew regularly
A layer of wax is excellent protection for the paint in particular and the vehicle as a whole. That's why it's advisable to apply such a car care product twice a year. Such a layer is an excellent option, especially before the onset of winter Protection for the paint Aggressive cold and grit can damage the vehicle less.
In everyday life, on the other hand, it is completely sufficient if a wax program is selected in the car wash every now and then. In this way, the existing layer can be strengthened and renewed. In this way, the paint remains well protected in the long term. The complete renewal of the wax layer is only with intense weather changes necessary.
Add anti-freeze to the windscreen washer fluid
Before the winter sets in, the should Windshield washer fluid supplemented with antifreeze or be replaced. As a rule, it is perfectly sufficient to choose frost protection down to -25 ° C. It doesn't get colder in the local regions anyway. The level of the windscreen washer fluid must be checked regularly.
Check coolant
The coolant should be checked at least twice a year. It is important to only use coolants that the manufacturer provides (see user manual). This way Prevent clogging of the cooling channels. Such funds also have many other advantages. They ensure that the cooler and water pump are protected from rust and that they do their job reliably for as long as possible.
Optimum visibility thanks to good lighting
In winter it gets dark very early. To avoid accidents and dangers, Therefore, an excellent lighting is indispensable. This is not even necessary to see better when driving, but to be better seen by other road users.
Before the winter sets in, the complete lighting of the vehicle should therefore be checked once. These include the front and rear headlights as well as the fog lights and the Blinker, If problems arise here, it is advisable to replace the corresponding lamps as soon as possible. With many vehicles, this is not possible on your own. That is why enough time must be scheduled to an appointment at the workshop and to put the lighting through its paces and have it replaced if necessary.
Protect older door locks from the cold
A weak point on vehicles in winter are the door locks. These are sometimes very sensitive to the cold and can then no longer be opened. In the worst case, this means that deicer, hot water or a hair dryer have to be used to open the doors again. This is especially annoying when there is an urgent appointment or when you have to be on time in the morning. That is why it is important that Protect door locks in good time before the onset of winter.
A common means of protection against the cold is graphite spray. If door locks are treated with it, they do not freeze so easily. The advantage of such a spray is that it does not become thick or resinous. So there is no damage to the door lock. It is also possible to put WD40 on the door lock. This also helps prevent cold damage and rust. If you don't want to resort to such means, you can just do it stick some scotch tape over the door lock. In this way, no water penetrates the lock that could freeze there.
Conclusion
Before winter sets in, there is a lot to do on your own vehicle. That's why started in time with the winter provision become. This ensures, for example, that an appointment is available in the workshop in good time if the lighting needs to be replaced. In addition, there is no risk that due to bottlenecks the necessary materials for the protection of the paint or the cold prevention at the door lock are not available. Furthermore, it should be checked again and again in the course of winter whether the existing measures are still working. If this is not the case, it may be necessary to repeat a certain measure. The more carefully the car is cared for before winter, the better it gets through the cold season and the less signs of wear and tear. What else do you have to pay attention to when the vehicle is to be made fit for the dark season? The most important information can be found in our winter check.
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