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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Wally Wise Guy's Wise Words of the Week: Make Your Car Winter Ready



With Punxsutawney Phil calling for six more weeks of winter and the Philadelphia Auto Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, it's a good time to make sure your car is ready for the winter. Before driving this winter check that the brakes, battery, hoses and belts are in good condition. Regularly check your vehicle to make sure that:
  • Fluid levels are full.
  • Wiper blades don't streak. Install winter wiper blades.
  • Heater and defroster are working properly.
  • Radio is working, so you can receive weather updates, road conditions and traffic reports.
  • All lights are working.
  • Tires are properly inflated and have sufficient tread. Consider installing snow tires or carry a set of tire chains.
For more information on emergency preparedness, visit Philadelphia's Office of Emergency Management at www.phila.gov/ready. Also, follow PhilaOEM on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, MySpace, or YouTube.

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