Don’t wait to winterize vechicles
By PETER BOLTZ
Express Staff Writer
Even though it snowed a little and
temperatures didn’t drop below zero, the snow and cold predicted for
last weekend was threat enough for many to consider how to winterize their
vehicles.
In a press release, AAA Idaho spokesman
Dave Carlson said, "When temperatures drop to zero and below, our
emergency road service call volume for `won’t starts,’ dead batteries
and frozen fuel lines goes up dramatically."
AAA recommends several things to drivers
when the temperatures drop:
It is unnecessary to pump the accelerator
on vehicles with electronic fuel injection.
Keep at least a half-tank of gas in your
car.
Check your radiator for at least a 50-50
mix of water and antifreeze.
Carry a winter driving kit that includes
booster cables, flashlight, warning devices, snow shovel, ice scraper,
water, extra antifreeze, a traction mat and blankets.
Place a sandbag or other heavy object in
the back of rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
Tell others of your travel plans, and carry
a cell phone if you have one.