Show I i Check Car Before Winter Hits A pre-season vehicle checkup now can avoid a substantial check later for an accident or emergency road Leo H. Utah Safety Council's Vice President for Traffic warned Utah drivers Time and money spent today to get your car ready for winter could be the best investment you can make for your family's security and your own peace of mind during the months BARLOW SAID that for too many drivers a winter ty consists of a an oil change and a grease these are important for dependable he is even more important to check those items that affect traction and He listed these as A grabbing brake can lock one wheel and throw your car into a Have your brakes balanced if you feel that your car pulls to one side when making a stop on a dry GOOD treads are important at any time of the and especially when pavements are Snow tires are of little or no help in stopping on but they do increase pulling ability in loosely packed Tire Reinforced tire chains provide the ultimate in both stop and go traction for deep snow and glare ice Be sure they are in your trunk and ready for HEATER-defroster system The defroster should be capable of clearing fog and frost off the windshield If it isn't functioning properly a new thermostat may be needed or the control mechanism mav require and directional signals must be in perfect working Clean slush and winter road grime off all lights WINDSHIELD Wiper if dried out by summer need Washer reservoir should have an adequate anti-freeze solution to operate at the lowest temperatures you may part of the vehicle that's often over-looked in a safety check is the Barlow sure that it contains all the emergency equipment items that might be needed if you should get caught in a severe snow such as a shovel and bucket of sand or rock battery booster a tow tire chains and emergency flares and preparation coupled with sensible driving habits can reduce winter accidents and traffic tie-ups in the months concluded |