Cold Weather Vehicle Care and Driving Tips

By Ward And Kammy Thurman
Published on November 4, 2020
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Country roads can present beautiful scenery, but appropriate care should be taken when trying to navigate them.
  • Modern diesels are much easier to start than they were just a few years ago, but be aware that all the problems listed for a gasoline engine are multiplied with a diesel, and there’s one additional fun item: paraffin in non-winterized No. 2 diesel fuel starts to “gel up” at approximately 10 degrees Fahrenheit. See your manual on starting and winterizing your diesel vehicles.
  • Get a timer like one you use on your lamps at night to start the block heater a couple of hours before you leave for work. It will cut your power bill by not having it run all night.
  • Save money by getting a spare set of wheels to keep your studded snow tires permanently mounted. You can find them at a tire dealer or a wrecking yard. This will save you the cost of mounting and balancing summer/winter tires twice a year.
  • Fuel additives will help with both carburetor and fuel injection engines. They can be very helpful with diesel engines, too. Again, consult your vehicle’s manual or a trusted mechanic.
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