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MAINTENANCE
Do not;
• Tap the ice on the window to crack it or chip it for a
good place to start scraping. You could end up cracking
more than the ice and end up with a cracked or shat-
tered windshield/window
• Pour warm or hot water on the windshield to melt ice.
This will crack your windshield
During Winter Storage
Start the engine occasionally, here are a few pointers to keep
in mind;
• Run it in a well ventilated area. Carbon monoxide can
build up quickly
• Run for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow the engine to
come up to the normal operating temperature. This will
allow the oil to circulate and will also open up the ther-
mostat so that your radiator anti-freeze circulates as
well
• Start up the air conditioner and/or heater and run them
for 10 minutes or so. Again, circulating fluids is essen-
tial for a good life of the system
• If your vehicle has power steering, you may want to
turn the wheels a few times to keep the fluids flowing
Exterior
Wash and wax your car to provide an extra layer of protection
to your paint.
Vinyl and Rubber
Use a good conditioner on all vinyl and rubber parts to
prevent them from drying out.
Interior
Clean the glass, shampoo the carpets, dig in between the
seats to see what's there, clean the upholstery in all the
nooks and corners.
Engine
Check all hoses and wires to make sure everything is in good
condition and replace any that need to be. The last thing to
do is to make sure the internal components of the engine
remain lubricated and don't corrode.
CAUTION
If the engine is being started after a very long period
of non-use, warm up the engine at an idle speed for 2-
3 minutes before driving the vehicle.
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