# hmm here's a few..

Posted by DanNY (91SE) on September 09, 2002 at 20:27:15:

In Reply to: Would like to request ideas from my distant Maxima friends..... posted by Will on September 09, 2002 at 20:09:34:

not exactly what u need to do to the car perse..but good items to have.
-check antifreeze and make sure it's topped off and at the right strength.
-carry some sand/salt/kitty litter in the trunk.
-snow shovel (plastic so u don't bust a hole in the tire)
-flashlight (make sure there's power)
-blanket
-flare/reflective triangle/etc
-pocket hand warmers (the gel stuff u take w/ u to skiing etc)
-wd-40/starter fluid/lock defreeze
-heavy duty jumper cables/start pack.

on modern cars u don't have to disconnect the battery...well not that i know of.

: I have been given the honour of writing an article for my University newspaper, to write tips on how to Winterize a car and how to store it properly in the parking lot for those who live on compus, and only drive once a week for groceries or to go out.

: I am gonna mention changing fluids, upping tire pressure, pulling up the wipers from the window (if possible) when the temps are sub-zero, using Rain-X to make ice-scraping easier, the need for fuel stabilizer on at least a 3/4 tank, and make note to mention disconnecting the negative terminal.

: Am I missing anything else? Why do we exactly disconnect the negative terminal? Is it so that you don't discharge the battery?? Not too sure about the exact reason. Any comments and suggestions appreciated.

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: not exactly what u need to do to the car perse..but good items to have. : -check antifreeze and make sure it's topped off and at the right strength. : -carry some sand/salt/kitty litter in the trunk. : -snow shovel (plastic so u don't bust a hole in the tire) : -flashlight (make sure there's power) : -blanket : -flare/reflective triangle/etc : -pocket hand warmers (the gel stuff u take w/ u to skiing etc) : -wd-40/starter fluid/lock defreeze : -heavy duty jumper cables/start pack. : on modern cars u don't have to disconnect the battery...well not that i know of. : : I have been given the honour of writing an article for my University newspaper, to write tips on how to Winterize a car and how to store it properly in the parking lot for those who live on compus, and only drive once a week for groceries or to go out. : : I am gonna mention changing fluids, upping tire pressure, pulling up the wipers from the window (if possible) when the temps are sub-zero, using Rain-X to make ice-scraping easier, the need for fuel stabilizer on at least a 3/4 tank, and make note to mention disconnecting the negative terminal. : : Am I missing anything else? Why do we exactly disconnect the negative terminal? Is it so that you don't discharge the battery?? Not too sure about the exact reason. Any comments and suggestions appreciated.