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Tips
Keep your gas tank over half full for added safety. In extremely cold climates consider installing an engine and/or battery heater.
- Anti-freeze protection should be at least -25 degrees (50/50 mix 35 degrees).
- Occasionally pour in a can of fuel line anti-freeze in very cold weather.
- On cold, windy nights, park with the front of the car away from the wind.
- On manual transmission cars, depress the clutch before engaging the starter so it doesn't have to turn the transmission gears which are immersed in 90W gear oil.
- Door lock defroster is useless locked inside the car. Keep it in the house, purse, pockets or desk.
- Tires deflate as temperature decreases one pound of pressure for every 10 degrees of temperature drop.
- A 75 watt light bulb under the hood near the battery can help keep the chill off of the battery; this could help a cold start.
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