What should be checked in the car before winter?
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What should be checked in the car before winter?

The most important element is the battery!

Checking the car must necessarily begin with the battery. In the event that it turns out to be faulty, you can forget about the trouble-free start of your car. That is why it is so important to check its starting power and the state of charge of the battery itself before winter. For this, a special tester is used, which every mechanic can boast of. The electrical installation itself is also important, which should also be tested. When using the vehicle, make sure not to leave electrical appliances switched on overnight in the vehicle. 

Equally important details are glow plugs and spark plugs.

Every driver of a diesel car should be interested in items such as glow plugs. If they burn out, it will not be possible to start the drive unit at low temperatures. Already, when the engine is not running very smoothly immediately after starting, you should have a red light on. On the other hand, owners of cars with a gasoline engine should be interested in the so-called spark plugs. Manufacturers recommend that they should be replaced every 60-120 km. Therefore, it is really worth taking care of this during the winter inspection. This action will save you a lot of time on visits to the mechanic.

Don't forget the generator!

It is also important to measure the charging current. It is the generator that is responsible for recharging the battery while driving, and is also a source of energy during the operation of the drive unit. One of the symptoms that should interest you with this item is the battery light coming on while driving. This is a signal that the current is taken from the battery, which is not recharged in any way. 

Also take care of safety - tire pressure

Tire pressure should be checked approximately every 3 weeks. When the temperature drops to low levels, the pressure also decreases. It is no secret that in such a situation, tires wear out faster, and fuel consumption is much higher. However, this is not the most important thing, because it also has a huge impact on the safety of driving itself. How to check tire pressure? The best solution for this is to use a compressor at one of the gas stations. Remember, however, that the wheels must be cold during measurements. 

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