Dicas para preparar seu veículo para o inverno

Winter driving conditions can be hazardous due to factors such as snow and ice on the road. While it’s important that you are prepared for winter driving, it is also important that your car is up for the challenge. Follow the recommendations below before the winter season to make sure your car can handle winter road conditions. Before you hit any harsh winter conditions, have your vehicle serviced to prepare it for the challenges winter can pose.

SWITCH TO WINTER TIRES

If you live in a place that experiences extremely cold winter temperatures, it is recommended that you install winter tires when winterizing your car. When the temperature consistently hovers around or below freezing, the rubber compounds in non-winter tires harden, decreasing the tire’s ability to grip the road. Winter tires use special compounds engineered to resist hardening in cold temperatures, providing better traction in ice, snow, slush, and even dry pavement.

MAINTAIN TIRE PRESSURE

Every 10° change in ambient temperature could mean a gain or loss of 1 PSI. This means you should check pressure more regularly during winter and refill your tires as needed. Appropriate pressure for your tires can be found on the tire placard in the driver’s side door jamb or in your vehicle owner’s manual. Before going out for a long winter drive, check to see how temperatures may change while you’re out. Changing temperatures can affect both your traction and driving ability if there is a sudden change that you’re not prepared for.

INSTALL WINTER WIPERS

Replace your windshield wiper fluid often. A single snowstorm can exhaust a large amount of this fluid, so refill the washer reservoir frequently with windshield wiper fluid formulated for winter conditions. If you’re unsure if your washer fluid is the right formula for low temperatures, add a bottle of washer fluid antifreeze to the reservoir. You’ll find it at most auto parts stores.

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Com isso em mente, ao deixar o carro em marcha lenta, você queima mais combustível com pouco ou nenhum benefício. Afinal, o motor do seu carro foi otimizado para operar em baixas temperaturas sem que ele morra. O único motivo para deixar o carro em marcha lenta é aquecer a cabine e descongelar o para-brisa, o que deve levar cerca de 3 minutos.

Deixar o veículo em marcha lenta por 10 a 15 minutos antes de iniciar a viagem aumenta a poluição. Com grande parte do combustível saindo do motor sem ser queimado ou parcialmente queimado, seu carro liberará muitos gases tóxicos.

PACK A WINTER SAFETY KIT

Before heading off on a trip, store common tools and supplies in your car in case of an emergency. Use this infographic below to know what to pack before heading out into the snow. Fill up often! Keeping gas in the tank is more important in winter than in summer. Why? For one thing, a full tank reduces condensation, which can prevent gas line freeze ups. Not only that, but if you’re ever stranded, your engine may be the only thing to keep you warm until help arrives.

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Quando você precisa de reparo?

As peças mecânicas do alternador são seladas, mas a água parada pode danificá-lo à medida que o lubrificador se desgasta. A exposição repetida à água pode danificar as escovas devido ao arco elétrico e causar desgaste. A detecção precoce é sempre melhor. Verifique os sinais do painel enquanto dirige; se a ignição estiver ligada, a luz da bateria acenderá no painel do carro. Isso significa que você precisa verificar o problema rapidamente. Da mesma forma, placas inoperantes no carro podem ser a causa da falha da bateria.

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