Antifreeze - Make sure the level is full and the mixture is close to 50/50.Â
Check your tires - The old penny test is as reliable as anything to find out whether your treads are ready for winter action. Also, be sure to check your tire pressure. Believe it or not, they lose a little pressure when it gets cold.
Wipers -  In areas that see snowfall in the winter, you’re also driving through that soupy muck that’s left on the road once the highway department does their thing. This muck includes a lot of sand and salt, both of which end up on your windshield. It takes wipers that are in top shape to keep your windshield clean and safe.
Wiper Fluid - A mile stuck in winter traffic will have your windshield looking like a Desert Humvee if you’re low on washer fluid. *Tip: Don’t fill your washer fluid reservoir with anything except washer fluid, it won’t freeze!
Battery - Starting a cold car takes alot out of a battery. Check it to make sure you’re not stuck on the side of the road or in a parking lot.
You should check your oil about once a month between oil changes. Park your car on level ground and turn off the engine. Remove the dip stick wipe it off , put it back in and pull it out again and see where the oil registers. It should come up to the cross on the dip stick that is a safe range. The reason you pull it out the first time and put back is when the engine is running it will splash oil on the dip stick and won’t give you a true reading.
While you have the hood up check the wind shield wiper fluid. Look  for a plastic cap that says washer fluid, open it up and if you can’t see any, (Go to you local auto parts and get some it usely costs any where from 3- $5.00 depending on the brand you by.) fill it up to the top. This way you know it ’s full.
Check the break fluid. This container is mounted on the firewall,which is the wall behind the engine. This container will be on the same side as the steering wheel. If you look really close you can see a full line (don’t go over it). You can get the break fluid at the local auto parts also.
Now to check the coolent for your engine. Look for a container that says coolant on the cap, this too will have a line on the side of it. One line will say full when hot and the other will say full when cold .Depending on whether or not your engine is hot or cold will depend on how much you should put in it.
Fluids- keep them all topped off. Especially your oil , coolant and power steering.
Tire Pressure- Check the air in your tires often.This goes a long way in the life of your tires and your fuel economy.
Change your oil- change your oil regularly and on time. The benefits from this is endless. Always use the correct weight and viscosity recommended for your car.It’s also agood idea to rotate your tires every time you change your oil.
Spark plugs- Keep these changed and change them at your cars recommended mileage.Dont forget about the plug wires and distrubutor cap(if you have an older car).
Keep it clean- Dont let someone else clean your car for you. Do it yourself. It helps you get to know your car better(inside and out).You can inspect your car up close and personal as you run the cloth over your car.
 These tips will help you with your fuel economy,the longevity of your car,and will also help you with the resale value of your car.
