Car is ready for winter
Winter is rapidly approaching, so as not to be surprised once again by the first onset of frost, it is worth preparing your car for it, which, like us, needs an appropriate wardrobe for the winter months.
And we are talking not only about winter shoes in the form of tires. Working lights, wipers and proper condition are also important.
liquids in our car. Before the first snowfall, it is necessary to check whether our car is ready for the frosty period. It is important not only from the point of view of safety, but also to take care of the condition of the car, which, after one season we have launched, may begin to break down.
First: tires
The preparatory phase should begin with the most important element that determines the grip of the car with the road. Contrary to popular habit, you should not decide to change tires when the first snow has fallen. If the temperature drops to 6-7 degrees, this is a sign that it is time to change tires. At the same time, the structure of summer tires begins to harden, which creates a danger on the road. When choosing the right tires for the winter season, we must answer the question, under what conditions will we drive most often? The tires are suitable for driving on ice or in deep snowdrifts. If we drive mainly in the city, we only need tires adjusted for medium icing.
Second: lighting
Another important aspect is to check if the headlights are set correctly and to what extent they illuminate the road. Inefficient vehicle headlights are not only a risk of eye fatigue or glare, but also a potential hazard. The cause of a lighting failure can be, for example, a faulty electrician, so it is worth checking the operability of the installation and the charging system. Sometimes the light bulbs can be the source of the problem, sometimes replacing one improves the situation. – It is worth remembering that light bulbs quickly lose their usefulness and you don’t need to wait until they burn out, but change them, for example, once a year. It is also necessary to pay attention to the correct installation of the lamp, installing the wrong lamp can lead to its rapid failure, says Leszek Raczkiewicz, Peugeot Ciesielczyk Service Manager. Last resort 
In cases where lighting is improved, the entire headlight should be repaired or replaced with a new one. It is important to note that this may not only apply to older cars. After a few years of vehicle operation, the lamps are less efficient than when they were first used. The reason for this state of affairs, including the matting of the shades. What we can certainly do ourselves is to properly adjust the position of the headlights.
Third: fluids
Serious breakdowns in winter can be caused by low-quality coolant or its insufficient amount. – The radiator and heater channels can corrode if the same fluid is used for too long, so it is necessary to check its level regularly, says Leszek Raczkiewicz. – However, before replacing the coolant with a new one, do not forget to get rid of the old one. If we are not able to perform this operation ourselves, it will be done by specialists. he adds. An important element that should not be forgotten is the replacement of the windshield washer fluid with a winter one. It is worth choosing freeze-resistant liquids with good cleaning properties, rather than buying cheaper liquids containing harmful and dangerous methanol.
The most unfavorable season of the year can affect our car if we do not properly prepare it for driving on icy roads and snowdrifts. Taking care of its condition for the coming years and your safety on the road, it is worth taking the main steps that determine the readiness of the car for winter.
