One thing I love about living in Colorado is the fact that we actually have 4 seasons. Summer is a distant memory and the crisp days of fall are in full swing. We even had our first snow in elevations above 8,000 feet this past week. So far, no white stuff down in the Mile High City.
We need to get ready for the freezing winter temperatures and blankets of fresh snow. Here are a few tips to make sure your car is ready to hit the streets this winter.
Windshield Wipers - This is a good time to change out your wiper blades. Since the snow melts so fast on the Mile High street, you will have lots of splash back on your journeys. You should also stock up on a few jugs of windshield wiper fluid.
Tire Pressure - As the temperatures drop so does your tire pressure. If you haven't had you vehicle in to be serviced since the warm days of summer, your tires may drop to dangerously low levels over the winter months.
Emergency Kit - Here are some items you might want to carry in your car over the winter months. Flashlight (with extra batteries), chains, snow brush and windshield scraper, warm gloves, blankets, flares, and a shovel.
Go through this checklist and make sure you are prepared for winter road travel in Colorado. A few minutes of prep can save hours of stress.
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