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TipsfromthePros
Prevention is the best plan for keeping your vehicle starting in cold weather.
Each fall have your vehicle winterized. Be surethe following arechecked:
•Battery tested
•Radiator and hoses inspected
•Antifreeze levels checked
•Have your oil changed to proper oil weight for winter
•Battery cables and boots examined If your car has a distributor cap, have it inspected
•Spark plugs examined
•Thermostat checked
These checks will ensureyou’rewinter ready.Bill’sMuffler and Brake Center has five bays to get you in and out quicker.Please stop in to have your vehicle winterized.
Bill Bohmert
Bill’sMuffler and Brake Center •Duluth
Fresh oil helps your car start better during cold conditions. Youprepare your house for harsh conditions, so why not stop into Auto Ace for awinter checkup?
Pete Popoe
Auto Ace Express Lube •Duluth
Wash your car weekly during winter months to remove salt and other harsh chemicals from your paint finish to help prevent rust damage from occurring.
Payton Sullivan
Miller Mall/London Road Car Wash
Duluth
Make sure your tires and batteryare in good condition, and check your engine coolant/antifreeze for winter driving.
Kari Toyota Service Center• Superior
Beforewinter,it’salways agood idea to make sureyour vehicle is in good running condition. All fluids should be full and be sure to use an antifreeze that is rated for 40 degrees below zero. Also, with the upcoming, more difficult driving conditions, don’tforget to check your tires and brakes.
Dave Anton, owner DJ Automotive •Superior
Maintain performance with an oil and filter change.Dirty oil or acontaminated oil filter increases engine wear, causes poor performance and, in extreme cases, can cause engine failure. Protect your vehicle. Have theoil and filter changed according to your owner’smanual maintenance schedule.
Don Graves
Cloquet Ford Chrysler Center •Cloquet
The biggest thing for winter is to check your tires. Stop by for awinter check and we will measureyour tires. We offer multiple brands and snow tires for your vehicles. Stop by for a complimentary alignment check and tirepressureadjustments.
CoryMiddleton •Kolar Toyota •Duluth
Check tires, antifreeze and exhaust beforewinter.
PatMoon Moon’sAuto
•Superior
As winter approaches, it is easy to forget about giving your car the tender loving care it needs to stay healthy. With the start of heavy snow, icy roads and cold weather,now is the time to prepareyour car for the winter, especially if you haven’ttaken your car to the shop for awhile. Atune-up will help keep your car running longer and may save your money by detecting potential problems early.Stop in to have your vehicle winter inspected: coolant, wipers, air pressure, tread depth and all fluids checked! Also, don’tforget our tiresale: Buy 3- Get 1for One Dollar!
John Benoit Duluth Dodge •Duluth
For the winter months, your vehicle is going to need protection against ice and salt. We recommend agood quality wax and lubricant. All door hinges, latches and interior door bottoms should be treated. Make suretolube around inner wheel wells to help guardagainst corrosion. Proctor Collision Center offers corrosion inspection and advice on how to correct the problem.
Marty and Nick Proctor Collision Center •Proctor
