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Old 11-23-2018, 07:15 PM   #1
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Ok, it's finally cold. Winter prep checklist...

My TPMS lights just came on.
My tires were at 28 psi.
I topped off to 35 psi and the light is gone.
Time to put your tire pressures to 35!

I also noticed some loud rubbing on the door window glass.
Cold is making the window snag on the weatherstrip.
What is the accepted solution?
For now, I applied a coat of lithium grease to the rubber weatherstripping.
The rubbing noise is gone for now.

I am going to jack up the car and spray some Fluid Film on most exposed nuts and bolts
At some point down the road, working on a less rusty car will be appreciated.

What else do you do for winter prep?
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Fluid film is effective.

Winter prep I do...

I change to winter studded tires.
Check my anti-freeze condition.

Put a snow brush in the car.
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Old 11-24-2018, 06:51 PM   #3
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Put the snow tires on and the scraper in the passenger seat.
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Ha! My winter prep is no more shorts, time for jeans. And a sweater.
Sorry California winter joke.

But seriously early morning icy windshields are a slight pain.
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check electrolyte levels in battery.
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Do you have a battery that was made in 1960 ?
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Ha! My winter prep is no more shorts, time for jeans. And a sweater.
Sorry California winter joke.

But seriously early morning icy windshields are a slight pain.
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For those who can't be bothered to read their owner's manual.

...or reply directly when being snarky.
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Put hoodie in trunk. Done.
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Electrolytes are what the battery crave.
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Swap to winter tires. Quick visual inspection of suspension and brakes during the swap. Check all fluids. Done.
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film on exposed nuts/bolts etc.

winter tires.

That's about it
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