Driving in the winter weather is not for the weak, especially if your area sees heavy snowfall or extreme temperatures. If you want to survive the winter driving season in your truck, get ready with the essential supplies that can protect your vehicle and improve your chances of having a safe trip. Check out the best ways to protect your truck for the winter season.
Knowing Your Environment
The key to navigating the winter driving season and staying safe is knowing what you’re up against. You’ll need to understand your region’s potential winter driving hazards and choose the best auto accessories that could be helpful when the weather gets bad. Research the amount of snowfall your area gets each year to get an idea of what kind of supplies would be best for your region.
Preparing Your Car for the Unexpected
You also need to stock your car with essential emergency supplies that could help if something unexpected happens. A winter emergency kit for your vehicle should have a snow shovel, emergency heat blanket, boots, ice scraper, a first-aid kit, extra layers of clothes, battery cables and a phone charger. You may also want to keep kitty litter or sand in your truck if you get stuck on ice or snow.
Tires
Your tires need to be able to get across icy, snowy or slushy roads. Before going out on a road trip in the winter, make sure your tires are ready for slippery conditions. You may need special snow tires, chains or all-season tires. Increase your tire pressure so your tires can adjust to the colder temperatures and install brush guards to the front of your vehicle.
Windshield
Your windshield may also take a beating from the weather conditions and the salt on the road. Fill up your windshield wiper fluid before the season starts and keep some extra stocked inside of your vehicle. Replace windshield wipers on a regular basis so you maintain optimal visibility.
Headlights
Your lights also need to be working consistently when the winter season starts picking up. Keep extra headlight bulbs stocked in case one burns out during one of your drives. Install a Black Horse classic black grille guard around your headlights and front bumper to protect them from getting covered in snow and ice.
Undercarriage
It’s also important to not neglect your car’s undercarriage during the winter months. Driving hundreds of miles each month on salted roads can cause the spray to infiltrate your car’s undercarriage and lead to rust. Periodically take your car to a car wash facility that includes a spray underneath your vehicle to remove salt residue.
Exterior
Your car’s exterior paint job may also be vulnerable to damage from salt and other melting chemicals. Use bull bars on your car’s exterior and a protective wax coating or spray to give it a boost in exterior armor.
Winter can be rough on your car, but if you plan ahead and prepare with these essential supplies, your truck can survive. Get ready for a great season of winter driving and plan to be safe.
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