What Are the Common Sense Tips for Winter Car Maintenance?

[SpencerLynn]

Common sense tips for winter car maintenance are as follows: 1. Engine Oil: Choose the corresponding brand of engine oil based on the local minimum temperature. The rear axle (for front-wheel drive vehicles, it's the transmission and differential) and other parts requiring lubrication should have their lubricants replaced promptly with winter-grade lubricants to avoid increased resistance due to insufficient lubrication. 2. Coolant: Inspect and replace the coolant according to local climate conditions to ensure it does not freeze at the local minimum temperature. Be careful not to mix different brands and types of products. 3. Inspect the Starter and Battery: The goal is to ensure the necessary starting speed. Due to the characteristics of batteries in cold winters, their minimum power can drop by half, significantly affecting the car's starting speed and driving time, which directly reflects the car's starting performance.