Club Reminds Motorists of Cold Weather Automotive Tips
Indianapolis, IN (Dec. 4,
2007) – In
anticipation of what’s expected to be the first trace of
measurable snow in central Indiana this winter, AAA Hoosier
Motor Club reminds motorists of the importance of being
prepared.
Cold weather can adversely
affect automobiles in a number of ways. Tire pressure can
drop considerably, batteries become less effective, engine
belts lose a certain amount of flexibility and hoses are put
under a lot of stress.
The night before a big
chill…
·
Make sure your
gas tank is filled up at least half way to avoid gas line
freeze-up
·
Be sure your
tires are properly inflated
·
Spray WD-40 or
another general purpose lubricant into key holes to prevent
frozen locks
·
Be sure to
pack a bag of abrasive material (sand, salt or cat litter),
a small snow shovel and snow brush, traction mats, a
flashlight with fresh batteries, window-washing solvent,
gloves or mittens, an ice scraper, cloth or paper towels,
booster cables, a blanket, warning flares or triangles and a
fully-charged cellular phone with emergency numbers
·
DO NOT wash
your car—especially if it’s going to sit outside
If you encounter frozen
locks:
·
Spray WD-40 or
another de-icing fluid from a warm can directly into the
lock
·
Cup your hands
together and blow warm air directly into the key holes
·
DO NOT force
the key into the lock
·
NEVER pour hot
water on or into a frozen lock
Windshield wipers,
washer, glass and vehicle exterior:
Clean windows offer optimal
visibility. Thus wiper blades that streak the windshield
should be replaced. The washer reservoir bottle should be
filled with an antifreeze washer solvent. To prevent damage
to your wiper blades or wiper motor, be sure the wipers are
free of ice and snow and turned off before starting the
engine.
Additionally, when warming
your vehicle up, never do so in an enclosed area and never
leave a vehicle unattended with the engine running.
AAA
AAA Hoosier Motor Club is a fully tax-paying, not-for-profit
corporation that offers a wide range of services. The
405,000-member affiliate of the American Automobile
Association (AAA) works for the improvement of motoring and
traveling conditions within its 50-county Indiana territory.
AAA is the largest motoring and traveling organization in
the world with more than 50 million members.
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