Keep Your Car Running in Michigan Winters

As temperatures drop from Arctic winds, how do you keep your car running? WXYZ and AAA have some tips on how to keep your car going all
through winter and beyond. And here are the seven tips:

• 1. Battery

  Have your battery tested to make sure it’s fully charged and functional.

• 2. Gas

  Keep the gas always at half full to prevent gas line freeze ups.

• 3. Windshield Washer Fluid

  Always use fluid that has winter solvent so it doesn’t freeze.

• 4. Engine Coolant

  Use a coolant with anti-freeze protection.

• 5. Vehicle Storage

  Try to park in a garage whenever possible.

• 6. Car doors

  Keep them from freezing! Keep a plastic between the window/door and the frame.

• 7. Car Wash

  Postpone till temperatures are above freezing.