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Do not:
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Tap the ice on the window to crack it or chip it for a good place
to start scraping. You could end up cracking more than the ice
and end up with a cracked or shattered windshield/ window
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Pour warm or hot water on the windshield to melt ice. This will
crack your windshield
14.12.3 During Winter Storage
Start the engine occasionally, here are a few pointers to keep in
mind;
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Run it in a well ventilated area. Carbon monoxide can build up
quickly
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Run for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow the engine to come
up to the normal operating temperature. This will allow the oil to
circulate and will also open up the thermostat so that your
radiator anti-freeze circulates as well
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Start up the air conditioner and/or heater and run both for 10
minutes or so. Again, circulating fluids is essential for good life of
the system
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If your vehicle has power steering, you may want to turn the
wheels a few times to keep the fluids flowing
14.12.4 Exterior
Wash and wax your car to provide an extra layer of protection to
your paint.
14.12.5 Vinyl and Rubber
Use a good conditioner on all vinyl and rubber parts to prevent from
drying out.
14.12.6 Interior
Clean the glass, shampoo the carpets, dig in between the seats to
see what's there, clean the upholstery in all nooks and corners.
14.12.7 Engine
Check all hoses and wires to make sure everything is in good
condition and replace any that need to be. The last thing to do is to
make sure the internal components of the engine remain lubricated
and don't corrode.
If the engine is being started after a very long period of non-use,
warm up the engine at an idle speed for 2-3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE
