Winterize your car
by David Toht
When leaves begin to fall and the temperature drops, it’s time to winterize your car. Do it early — don’t wait for the first snowfall when everyone rushes to buy scrapers, snow brushes and winter-grade washer fluid. And by preparing early, you have time to clear out the garage so you can shelter your car from wintry blasts.
Dave Toht is a car geek and former carpenter with more than 60 DIY books to his credit.
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Trend tidbit
Blue Canyon, California is the nation’s snowiest city, accumulating roughly 240 inches of snow a year.
Source: National Climatic Data Center
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Pressure drop
Tire pressure drops about 1 psi for every 10-degree drop in temperature, so check and inflate tires as needed in winter, because properly inflated tires grip slick roads better.
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Long-lasting light
Changing the light bulb in your garage door opener is even less fun than changing one in the house. Put it off — use a long-lasting compact fluorescent bulb.
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Tighten Up
Save wear on your garage door opener by checking for and tightening loose bolts on your garage door. Without a snug connection, the garage door opener has to work harder to lift the door.
