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How To Prepare Your Car For Winter

January 24, 2017 by Nicole 44 Comments

The kids and I had a bit of a scary experience a few weeks ago. We were driving to school, and I noticed my windshield was covered with a film of dirt and the salt they put down to melt ice on the roads. No problem, I thought, as I pushed my car’s Windshield Washer button.

The windshield cleaning fluid sprayer worked, but all the windshield wipers did was spread a huge smear of dirt across the entire windshield. I couldn’t see anything in front of me!

Luckily, I was able to safely pull over, clean my windshield, and get us back on our way to school. This little incident taught me how important it is to get your car ready for winter. All it takes are a few simple preparations to keep your vehicle running efficiently and safely.

I never would have thought that neglecting my windshield wipers could create such a safety hazard for myself and my kids. I have now replaced my warped windshield wipers and made sure my husband replaced the wipers on his truck.

All vehicles need to have good wiper blades to combat winter’s snow and icy rain. It only takes a moment to test them out and make sure they work properly. WaterSavers Car Wash - Winter Car Care Tips - Regular Winter Car Wash

Winter Car Care Tip: Get a Car Wash Regularly

Since it snows pretty often where we live, the roads can be snowy, icy, slushy or a combination of all the above. The salt and sand that gets put on the road to melt the ice can wreak havoc on vehicles, especially on the underbelly.

I like to take my van through a car wash in winter to get rid of all the gunk that builds up under there. This prevents rust and helps maintain the overall value of my vehicle.

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No matter where you live, it’s a good idea to get regular car washes to keep windshields, mirrors and lights clean for better visibility and safe driving. A winter car wash and wax is a great first line of defense against the elements like ice, salt, slush and sand. WaterSavers Winter Car Wash

A clean car is my happy place.

Besides replacing my windshield wipers and a car wash, there are a few other things I need to do to get my van ready for winter. This fun infographic breaks it down into 6 easy tips for how to prepare your car for winter. Have you followed these car car tips for cold weather? Which ones do you need to add to your To Do list?

Winter Car Care Tips WaterSavers Infographic For more helpful tips on winterizing your car, please visit the WaterSavers website.

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  1. Ann Fantom says

    January 24, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    I prepare for winter driving by making sure I have good wiper blades and that the windshield wiper fluid is topped off.

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  2. Charlotte Winters says

    January 25, 2017 at 4:45 am

    I take my car to the dealership to get it winterized.

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  3. elizabeth miller says

    January 25, 2017 at 7:12 am

    For winter, we usually do a big clean up by waxing and buffing the cars. We also clean out the inside good with vacuming and armoralling the interior.

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  4. Lauren says

    January 25, 2017 at 7:24 am

    I make sure the tires are in good shape before winter.

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  5. beth shepherd says

    January 25, 2017 at 8:47 am

    I prepare my car for winter by making sure I have a blanket and gloves in the car. I also make sure my tires are good to go. Thank you

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  6. Linda Szymoniak says

    January 25, 2017 at 8:50 am

    Before cold weather hits, I make sure to get my vehicle in for an oil change (if needed) and make sure all my fluids are full, including window washer fluid. I also check tires (I just got two new tires before we got our first real snow and it was so nice having them. Normally, I also give it a good waxing but since I recently had to have some repair work, including painting done, I held off on the waxing. I’ll get that done when we get a warm spell.

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  7. denise low says

    January 25, 2017 at 9:10 am

    We check all the fluids and we make sure that we have the right amount of air in the tires and we also keep it in the garage.

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  8. Steve Weber says

    January 25, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    I make sure to check and change all the fluid levels as well as make sure I have my tires rotated.

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  9. Donna L says

    January 25, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    We live in Florida, so we don’t do much. Our tire pressure and our windshield wipers are checked for wear.

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  10. Tonya Mcminn says

    January 25, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    We make sure our tires are winterized and also check the fluids.

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  11. Candice says

    January 25, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    I put a couple of small blankets in my car, and check the fluid levels.

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  12. Roxanne Williamson says

    January 25, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    What a useful giveaway

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  13. Kelly D says

    January 25, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    I have snow tires put on my car and put extra windshield wiper fluid in my car.

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  14. Lynne B says

    January 25, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    Besides checking all the fluids and tire pressure, we put a snow emergency kit in the trunk. It contains cat litter, a folding shovel, one of those survival blanket thingys, hand/feet warmers and granola bars. Oh, and we put the car in the garage. lol

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  15. Rachel says

    January 25, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    I get my car ready for winter by putting winterized windshield washer fluid in the reservoir and placing kitty litter in the trunk in case I get stuck.

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  16. Amanda Alvarado says

    January 25, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    Well we don’t really get winter weather so we don’t do anything different! We always have a blanket and towel in the car too. We do usually need to add air to the tires when we go from 90 to 40 overnight – the pressure change usually makes at least one of them low on air for some weird reason!

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  17. Devon F says

    January 25, 2017 at 11:56 pm

    Make sure maintenance is up to date & a good set of wipers

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  18. Darcy Koch says

    January 26, 2017 at 7:26 am

    Before winter I take my van into the shop to be winterized. I’m not exactly sure what all is done, but it sure does help.

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  19. jeremy mclaughlin says

    January 26, 2017 at 9:26 am

    We check the tires and clean the car out.

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  20. Sarah Hayes says

    January 26, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    I make sure it has good tires and that the heater is working great

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  21. Debbie F says

    January 26, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    Where I live you don’t really need to do anything to get your car ready for winter. It doesn’t get very cold. So I just have the basics for everyday preparedness. Spare tire, jack, first aid kit, etc.
    thanks!

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  22. cheryl s says

    January 26, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    we put emergency supplies in the trunk including blankets and a shovel and cat litter

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  23. Marilyn Nawara says

    January 26, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    I take it into the dealership for an oil change, rotate tires, fluid checks and a once over to make sure it’s in good shape.

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  24. Cheryl says

    January 26, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    We follow a winter weather checklist including preparedness kits in the backs of our cars.

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  25. Wendy R. says

    January 26, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    We have no snow here, so getting ready for Summer is more appropriate. You have to prepare or burn your hands off on the steering wheel. lol We do make sure that we have good tires, windshield wipers, etc. all year round.

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  26. Viki S. says

    January 27, 2017 at 10:04 am

    I really don’t do anything. I always have a winter box in the back. It never comes out. I take it to the dealer for air pressure and other stuff.

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  27. Trinity Rosario says

    January 27, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    Winter tires and a tune up every few years!

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  28. Kymi A says

    January 27, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    We prepare by getting our oil change, topping off all the fluids, new wipers and rotating tires.

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  29. Michelle C says

    January 29, 2017 at 10:11 am

    Honestly, I leave that to my husband. I know he checks the fluids and makes sure the tires and wipers are in good working condition.

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  30. Tracy Shafer says

    January 29, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    I make sure all the fluids are filled, oil is changed, tires are good and inflated well..

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  31. Rajee Pandi says

    January 30, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    take car to the dealership to make sure everything is good

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  32. Kim K says

    February 3, 2017 at 11:04 am

    I live in the south so I don’t need to do much. I make sure there is an ice scraper in the car and a couple of blankets.

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  33. Kristi Kellberg says

    February 5, 2017 at 8:30 am

    I winterize my car by checking all the fluid levels, including the battery, checking the tires for tread, and replacing the windshield wiper blades. I also make sure I have an ice scraper because we tend to get more ice than snow during the winter.

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  34. Anne says

    February 7, 2017 at 6:38 pm

    Winterizing the car starts with getting the snow tires on. We also make sure the defrosting system is in good working order, and put our winter kit in the back–a blanket, flashlight, socks, and gloves, just in case.

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  35. Amy Deeter says

    February 7, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    i get a tune up, change the oil, and change the tires

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  36. Michael Bratek says

    February 7, 2017 at 11:33 pm

    My Ford dealer sends me coupons to get my car prepared for the winter, so it is ready in the toughest winter conditions!

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  37. Susan Smith says

    February 9, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    I make sure to check all the fluid levels, get an oil change as well as make sure I have my tires rotated.

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  38. tiffany dayton says

    February 10, 2017 at 1:12 pm

    We check the tires a hoses and put anti freeze in .

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  39. Jennifer H. says

    February 10, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    We makes sure to get an oil change and check all the levels.

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  40. John H. says

    February 10, 2017 at 7:21 pm

    I check the levels and check tires and make sure we have supplies for weather in the car.

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  41. Ashley S says

    February 11, 2017 at 8:47 am

    My husband gets our car winter weather ready by changing the oil, putting on snow tires and getting the card detailed.

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  42. Lesley F says

    February 12, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    I always take my car in and get the tires checked for winter

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  43. Steve Buckshire says

    February 16, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    For us taking our car into Discount Tire for some winter tires is always a must!

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  44. Brian Golden says

    May 17, 2018 at 6:52 am

    Thanks- Nicole, for glossing some lovely heads on winter car maintenance. I think when it comes to driving, the winter is considered as the worst spell of the year. Because winter is that time of the year, where you have to deal with snow, black ice, poor visibility etc. Thus, if you avoid doing the winter maintenance upgrades, then your speed machine will fail to beat the on-road provocations of the hog season. Thus, starting from oil change to coolant system service, everything you have to do carefully so that your vehicle can get through the winter solstice without suffering from a severe discomfort.

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