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Winterization
Now comes the sad part of the season, the time where most northerners put their toys into storage or can't work on them because of the cold. But for me, the option to put a vehicle into storage is non-existant. I have to convert my vehicle into a winter car for a few months out of the year. Here are some of the steps I take:
1.) Replacing the air intake with the factory hose and a K&N air filter-
Snow comes into my engine bay right where the cone filter is, and I've been told water doesn't compress too well in an engine
2.) Oil change-
Change it while it is warm enough, even if it isn't an absolute necessity
3.) Anti freeze-
Obviously do a quick check on it and/or replace it. My family does this on every vehicle we own before winter as a safety precaution
4.) Snow tires-
I was lucky enough to buy a car with all season tires, but if you're running highway or normal tires you should probably swap them out to something a little more functional in the snow
So everyone have fun and stay safe this winter, and remember: most cop cars are rear wheel drive, so you DO have the advantage in winter!!! If you are going to initiate a pursuit, pick one icey-ass housing developement to go through
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