Preparing Your Car for the Colder Weather

Here is an excerpt from a new blog post at GreggMarcus.com:

We’ve already had our first snow of the season and we are less than a month away from the official start of winter. As a Long Island Insurance Executive, Gregg S. Marcus wants to make you’re your car is prepared for this change in weather. The colder temperatures can be rough on any automobile, although newer models are designed to withstand the colder weather. Here are some tips to help keep your car in the best shape for the winter months ahead:

Check the oil
When the outside temperature drops, it will also affect the internal temperature of the car’s engine. If you live where temperatures can go below freezing you should switch to a thinner less viscous oil then you use during the summer months. Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific information for your particular car.

Check the battery
A car battery can die at any time without notice. Exceptionally cold temperatures can reduce a car battery’s life by up to 50 percent.

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