Complete Winter Car Maintenance Checklist - Updated 2025

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Gearhead_Guru

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## Complete Winter Car Maintenance Checklist

With winter approaching, here's my comprehensive checklist to prepare your vehicle:

**Essential Pre-Winter Checks:**
1. Battery health test
2. Antifreeze concentration
3. Tire tread depth & pressure
4. Wiper blades
5. Heater/defroster function
6. Exhaust system inspection

**Emergency Kit Must-Haves:**
- Blankets
- Flashlight
- Jumper cables
- Ice scraper
- Sand/cat litter for traction
- First aid kit

What items would you add to this list?
 
Great list! I'd add:

- Battery terminal cleaner
- Fuel line antifreeze
- Check cabin air filter
- Test all exterior lights
- Lubricate door seals to prevent freezing

Also, consider switching to winter windshield wiper fluid that won't freeze.
 
Don't forget about your 4WD/AWD system if you have one! Check transfer case fluid and make sure the system engages properly before you need it.
 
Excellent point about 4WD systems! Also, remember to check your tire pressure more frequently in cold weather - it drops about 1 PSI for every 10°F temperature decrease.
 
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