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Everyone knows it’s important to put on your car’s winter tires once the freeze comes and snowstorms are frequent. But winterizing your car might mean a lot more than just that. So, let’s take a closer look at what winterizing tasks are the most important to consider, and how you should go about putting them into practice in order to facilitate your driving and prevent any dangerous situations.

One of the most important things to do is make sure your car’s visibility is ideal at all times. If your wipers leave streaks of snow and water on your windshield, or if your windows are constantly blocked by condensation and nothing seems to work to improve that, then you will have to address the matter immediately. If you’re not knowledgeable about windshield washer and window maintenance, consider asking for help from your local repair shop.

Another thing to consider is keeping the battery in good shape and testing it on a regular basis. Consider getting a more expensive battery tester and automatic charging device, to make sure your battery won’t leave you in the dust when you least expect it.

Also, there are a few other measures that will need to be taken, such as making sure your car has the right engine oil, checking your cooling system on a regular basis, and letting the engine warm up especially during cold mornings when you just started the car for the first time that day.  There are vehicle maintenance classes that you can take at the driving schools in Colorado Springs that provide help in these areas.