Is your car prepared for the winter, check the following:

• battery condition and terminals
• windshield wipers and washer fluid levels
• coolant system levels
• lights and signals
• tire wear and pressure
• Consider using snow tires for extra traction in slippery weather

Treat your vehicle right!

• keep your gas tank at least half full
• start your block heater several hours before driving
• start your car at least one minute before you drive it
• drive slowly while engine components warm up
• completely clear your vehicle of snow and ice, including the windows, mirrors, roof, trunk, hood and lights

Did you know?
Your car's engine coolant should have a minimum freezing point of -35 to -45C. The tires on most cars are underinflated, reducing their performance and creating a driving hazard. The air pressure in your tires changes by one pound for every 5C change in air temperature.