subject: Make sure you are keeping your window wipers in full working order this winter time [print this page] Make sure you are keeping your window wipers in full working order this winter time
With the winter weather still present we have to think about taking care of our car and ensuring that everything is in good working order, more so than any other time of the year. When problems do occur with your vehicle, the weather conditions this time of year make them a lot worse so by making sure your car is ready for this weather is vital.
Although your windscreen may not be a part of the engine that runs the car or the steering wheel that steers it, it is surely one of the most simple but more important parts of any car. It needs to be kept clear at all times when driving with the help of windscreen wipers. This is why your wipers need to always be working to their highest performance.
Freezing cold weather that we have all seen, can freeze your wipers which make them not able to do their main job which is simply, to keep your windscreen clear. There is no way to stop the weather changing or increase temperatures so the least you can do is your up most best to keep them in fully working order.
One way you can do this is by replacing the wiper blades. There are wipers that are specifically engineered to withstand the cold temperatures that winter throws at us. By having these fitted in your car in time for winter it can reduce the chances of having to deal with frozen window wipers. Also you can try to use a good wiper fluid which is usually sprayed onto your windscreen to clean or clear it. Make sure that you always check the wiper fluid label to check it is good enough for the winter weather.
Another tip this winter time is to drive slowly. Slower driving means that the air speed around your car is also slower which can mean a higher temperature. By trying this you will see how driving slower can keep your wipers from freezing and it will also mean that you have a safer trip on the roads. Also whenever your car is stationary you should raise the windscreen wipers off the screen as this will prevent wipers from sticking due to ice build-up.
All these tips will help to keep your windscreen from freezing. Although this is important you should also consider all parts of your car during this freezing weather and make sure the maintenance of your car is at the highest standard.
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