LUBBOCK, Texas – West Texas isn’t any stranger to winter climate, nevertheless it’s all the time secure to remain ready. Whereas secure driving is vital, it’s additionally needed to verify the automotive is totally serviced to deal with inclement climate.
“Have it serviced by an precise mechanic store to allow them to examine the degrees and freezing factors of the antifreeze, be sure that the water is blended accurately with the antifreeze,” stated Michael Montez, Supervisor at Monkey Mike’s auto restore.
Montez advises drivers to not carry out companies on their automobiles if they’re not sure of what to do to keep away from harm to the car and bodily hurt.
“Should you don’t know, don’t do it, ” stated Montez.
Whereas it additionally is likely to be tempting to pour scorching water onto a windshield to assist defrost it, the outcomes may very well be disagreeable.
“De-icer is fairly good, however undoubtedly don’t throw any sort of water on it, folks attempt to do water, and it really cracks the windshield.”
Quick temperature adjustments in glass may trigger windshields to crack. As an alternative, de-icer and snow windshield scrapers can take away ice and snow buildup. An alternative choice to these winter instruments may very well be making ready the evening earlier than with tarps, cardboard and blankets.
“Be certain it covers the entire windshield, so while you pull it off, the entire windshield isn’t froze. Stuff like that, like cardboards, stuff that’s fairly stable,” stated Montez.
Most significantly, Montez reminds drivers to “have loads of fuel in your automotive. If it’s operating at the very least, should you can’t transfer the automotive, you possibly can keep heat within the car.”
