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system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
It is recommended storing the vehicle in a covered, clean, dry, well
leveled, ventilated and closed place.
12.13 Winter Care
12.13.1 Dealing With Ice
Make sure you have window ice scrapers and de-icers for the locks.
When you're stuck, having a small shovel is useful to dig out of the
snow. The weight of a bag of sand in the trunk will give added
traction in rear-wheel drive vehicles and can be used to sprinkle on
the snow and ice to gain better traction. And don't forget personal
protection such as a warm coat, hat, gloves and a blanket, in case
you get stuck in a storm.
12.13.2 Keep Enough Fuel in the Tank
Never let the fuel level in the tank drop below the half-full mark. A
sudden storm with unexpected heavy rains could leave you
stranded for hours. Having adequate fuel supply will allow you to idle
the engine from time to time to keep warm.
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
12.13.3 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
•
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
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