Your Vehicle's Must-Haves
· At all times, it is important to keep a properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod-type jack, tool kit and jumper cables in your car. If possible, tow and tire chains and a bag of salt or cat litter ( to use for weight and to help you remove a stuck vehicle) are a good idea too.
· Keep your tank full of gas at all times
· Check brakes, wiring, hoses, adjusting spark plugs and fan belts.
· Air, fuel and emission filters
· Inspect the battery.
· Inspect tires for air, wear and tread depth.
· Keep fluid levels full, especially antifreeze and wiper fluids.
· At all times, it is important to keep a properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod-type jack, tool kit and jumper cables in your car. If possible, tow and tire chains and a bag of salt or cat litter ( to use for weight and to help you remove a stuck vehicle) are a good idea too.
· Keep your tank full of gas at all times· Check brakes, wiring, hoses, adjusting spark plugs and fan belts.
· Air, fuel and emission filters
· Inspect the battery.
· Inspect tires for air, wear and tread depth.
· Keep fluid levels full, especially antifreeze and wiper fluids.
Your Must-Haves
In case you get stuck, there are essential things to keep in your car to help until you get out. Make sure to replenish and restock your supplies, keeping things up-to-date. A good winter driving survival kit should include:
· Working flashlight, extra batteries
· Brightly colored cloth
· Reflective triangles and/or flares (available online or through auto supply stores)
· First aid kit
· Ice scraper and window brush, window cleaner
· Matches (in a waterproof container)
· Scissors
· Rope or string
· Small shovel
· Blanket, extra gloves, hats and socks
· Nuts, hard candy, dried fruit, a small supply of high energy, non-perishable food
· Keep clothing and food in waterproof storage bags
· Bottles of water
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In case you get stuck, there are essential things to keep in your car to help until you get out. Make sure to replenish and restock your supplies, keeping things up-to-date. A good winter driving survival kit should include:
· Working flashlight, extra batteries
· Brightly colored cloth
· Reflective triangles and/or flares (available online or through auto supply stores)
· First aid kit
· Ice scraper and window brush, window cleaner
· Matches (in a waterproof container)
· Scissors
· Rope or string
· Small shovel
· Blanket, extra gloves, hats and socks
· Nuts, hard candy, dried fruit, a small supply of high energy, non-perishable food
· Keep clothing and food in waterproof storage bags
· Bottles of water
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