The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Central Oregon Highways television show features winter car care tips.

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Start with the long, cold winter days, you can imagine that no one in view of long-distance travel is now high time that both can relax you and the car. Guess again! Winter requires as much and perhaps more so than in the summer time, car care, because it could in the winter, which was a technical problem your car will deteriorate over the summer. The following tips will show how to avoid some common winter problems.
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Winter brings with it a number of holidays, family picnics, and snow balls! On the other hand winter also brings long mornings filled with excruciating car suffering. Preparing in advance about the maintenance of your car can be a car through the endless difficulties also help in the winter.
A well maintained car has less chance of ditching while driving such a bad a maintained. You should have a checklist regular maintenance of your carthroughout the year. Some special maintenance is recommended on a seasonal basis. And in general, annual preparation tips include cleaning battery posts, checking the spark plugs and breaks, and the control of the engine oil.
Your car is an important investment. It can even biggest asset today. Plus, you have to get it to and from work, and many other places. For these and other reasons, it is important to understand how we take this on board during these cold winter months.
For example, you know that you need to check the number of threads on your tires? Why? If your thread count is low your car is not as good a grip on the road. This could mean that your car slidefaster, leading to accidents.
Car Care Reviews and Ratings (Top 10)
![]() | Top #1 Zwipes Microfiber 36-Pack of Cleaning ClothsOverall Rating (10/10)![]() | |
| Review by Richard Youngman (USA) 2010-06-27 Cleans everything. Computer and TV screens, computer cases, printers. Desktops. A real dirt magnet. Also cut some up and use the little squares as gun patches. Run them through the barrel and the fouling just sticks to the patches. And you can wash them and use them over and over.... Read more reviews | ||
![]() | Top #2 3M Headlight Lens Restoration SystemOverall Rating (8/10)![]() | |
| Review by Kendall S. Reiff (USA) 2010-07-25 I use this product in a professional repair shop. It works great and is a great alternative to headlamp replacement.... Read more reviews | ||
![]() | Top #3 Lexol 1015 Leather Conditioner Spray 16.9 oz. (500mL)Overall Rating (8/10)![]() | |
| Review by Big Mack (TEXAS) 2010-05-22 Brings the original feel and scent of the leather back. Removes the dirt and salts from use. Quickly cleans and protects. ... Read more reviews | ||
![]() | Top #4 Mothers 07240 California Gold Clay Bar Paint Saving SystemOverall Rating (8/10)![]() | |
| Review by ZeroCool (SI VALLEY, CA) 2010-07-22 This is going to a brief review. I tried clay bars after reading all the rave reviews on them. I think that claying helps with removing a good amount of the contaminants lodged on the surface and gives it a smoother finish that can be felt with the hand which will bring a smile to your face. ... Read more reviews | ||
![]() | Top #5 Mothers 05924 Foaming All Wheel & Tire Cleaner - 24Overall Rating (8/10)![]() | |
| Review by A. Chan (TEXAS) 2010-07-14 It does not work well without brushing and I estimate that a 24 oz bottle would only last max 3 washes, 2 if you have large wheels.... Read more reviews | ||
![]() | Top #6 Lexol 1020 Applicator Sponges, 2-packOverall Rating (8/10)![]() | |
| Review by Charles (USA) 2010-04-13 I used these sponges to put the leather condition on my seats in my truck. They worked very well and I was able to wash them after. They look new again and are ready to use again. Something I will do different next time. The sponges apply the product well, but as for scrubing the seat with the Lexol... Read more reviews | ||
![]() | Top #7 Lexol 1015 Leather Conditioner Spray 16.9 oz. (500mL)Overall Rating (8/10)![]() | |
| Review by Big Mack (TEXAS) 2010-05-22 Brings the original feel and scent of the leather back. Removes the dirt and salts from use. Quickly cleans and protects. ... Read more reviews | ||
![]() | Top #8 Mothers 07240 California Gold Clay Bar Paint Saving SystemOverall Rating (8/10)![]() | |
| Review by Michael J. Paris (PHX) 2010-06-13 I found this product to be good. I tore through the bottle of instant detail that you are to use as lubricant. Might need a extra bottle to do a truck. I wonder if soapy water would work just as well. You can really tell the difference in smoothness. I will probably use the clay during my washing of... Read more reviews | ||
![]() | Top #9 Lexol 1020 Applicator Sponges, 2-packOverall Rating (8/10)![]() | |
| Review by Charles (USA) 2010-04-13 I used these sponges to put the leather condition on my seats in my truck. They worked very well and I was able to wash them after. They look new again and are ready to use again. Something I will do different next time. The sponges apply the product well, but as for scrubing the seat with the Lexol... Read more reviews | ||















