How do you winterize a car

Tires

A minimum tread depth of 3 mm is advised to have enough drainage. In the winter is 4 mm even better.

Wipers, windows and doors

Wipers can best be replaced regularly and best year. Also make sure that any damage to the windshield repaired.

If your windows are frozen, you must also ensure that you loosen the wiper from the window before you start. When frost windows then you also get the ice before you remove the electrical or mechanical controls used. When washing the door frames that you may also dry thoroughly to avoid problems.

When the seals of the doors were frozen and blocking the door, then you need to open gently and not with a hard tug.

Washer

Check the operation and use a suitable antifreeze.

Winterkit

Make sure you are following with you: ice scraper, windshield washer antifreeze and ontdooimiddel for windows and locks. Note that for the de-icing of the windows no large amount of hot water. The window would thus may burst.

Lights

Let the adjustment of your headlights check.

Coolant

Check the frost resistance.

Airco

Check for leaks and drive the compressor.

Shocks

Let this test so you get a secure grip and short braking distances have.

Battery

Preventive check so that it can stand cold temperatures.

Maintenance

Change oil, filters replaced, check engine timing.

Source: http://auto-en-vervoer.infonu.nl