3 Ways to Prep Your Nissan for the Albany Winter

Feb 21, 2016

If you live in Albany, there’s a chance that you’ve already had to scrape the ice off your car windows several times this year or driven in less than ideal wintry conditions. The fact of the matter is that every bit of this weather wreaks havoc on your Nissan, but if you prep your car early, you can improve your car’s reliability and your driving experience.

Change to Snow Tires

To help grip the road, many motorists choose to switch to snow tires. These tires are more pliable than all-weather versions and have better treads to help with traction. At about $100 to $150 per tire, you won’t break the bank, plus you’ll decrease wear on your regular tires.

Add Windshield Wiper Fluid

Another aspect to tackle before winter is adding windshield wiper fluid to your vehicle. This is important for visibility, especially when the weather is awful. Look for a wiper fluid that has antifreeze or a de-icer so it doesn’t freeze in the fluid reservoir when it gets cold.

Pack an Emergency Kit

Pack an emergency kit just as a precaution. During the winter, roads can become undrivable or they can close with little warning, leaving you stranded. In this kit, include blankets, flares, a flashlight, non-perishable food, and extra clothes. It’s better to have too much than not enough.

This winter, try to get ahead of the game by prepping your car early. The sooner you do it, the less you’ll have to deal with problems down the road.

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