Time to Winterize!

[milesvinson]

With Friday being November the 1st., I just wanted to remind all of those in the northern hemisphere that NOW is the time to get your Aveo ready for the coming winter months. This means:

WASH & WAX - A good coat of wax will help protect the paint from the salt, sand, brine, etc.

CHANGE THE OIL & FILTER - or any other needed maintenance. Will your battery make it through the winter? It's a lot easier to do these things right now while you can still feel your fingers!

SNOW TIRES - Time to put on the winter boots. If you have never invested in snow tires believe me, they make a world of difference especially on our little cars. If you haven't already purchased a nicer or larger set of rims, this is the perfect reason to do so. I mounted the winter boots on the stock rims and put a nice set of performance tires on the nicer rims for the rest of the year. By doing this you will be protecting your nicer rims from all of the salt, sand, brine, etc. It also makes it cheaper and easier to change from the winter tires to the spring/summer/fall tires.

WINTER WIPERS - If you switch out wipers like I do, now is the time. Also fill up your washer fluid tank with something that does not freeze. If you have been using water throughout the summer get it out or your tank/pump may freeze and bust.

CHECK YOUR ANTI-FREEZE! - If you haven't done a flush and fill recently, then now would be a good time to do that.

EMERGENCY KIT - Make sure you have a small kit put together and in the car for any winter-time emergencies. (HINT: Pack some toilet paper - your 'roids will thank you when you do not have to use a snow ball!)

and last but most importantly, if you're a skier MOUNT THE SKI RACK! - You don't want to miss a minute on the slopes!