RIDING WITH OLD MAN WINTER

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01/30/2019            
RIDING WITH OLD MAN WINTER
   While watching the news this morning about the arctic freeze in the Chicago area and
the North Western States it took me back to my military days as a young soldier stationed
in Alaska. While there from 1991 -1994 the average snowfall per year was 99” ..
Yep you read that right 99” .. and it was business as usual. Traffic was undeterred,
schools stayed in session and yes Uncle Sam even said let’s roll troops there is training
to be done.
   How was this even possible you say? Well, we just kicked old man winter to the curb.
With that being said TripleT Tire & Auto Service would like to give you a few tips in kick
this old boy out of your vehicle as well.

1. Create a winter emergency kit

Your winter emergency kit may resemble your usual emergency kit with the addition
of warm clothes. Put together a few basics in case cold weather and icy conditions
leave you stranded. A good winter emergency kit should contain:

  • flashlight
  • Wool blanket, gloves, and insulated clothing
  • Reflective Vest
  • Battery operated radiO
  • Abrasive material like sand or kitty litter to help tires gain traction
  • Extra windshield washer fluiD
  • Extra coolant
  • Flares

A variety of issues may leave you stranded during winter. Prepare now to get out of any troubles you might encounter.. These were common items you would find in the trunk of almost every vehicle in Alaska..

2. Check engine coolant and antifreeze levels

  • Make sure its good for at least -32 degrees

If it doesn't call us set up an appointment we can help

3. Check tires
  • If in doubt about your tires again call us we can help, (with payment plans with or without
    credit we’ll keep you safe)

4. Use winter windshield wiper fluid

  • The washer fluid that we add when doing your oil change is good for -10 degrees

  • We make sure you have quality winter wipers to keep the snow and salt from the roads off for
    better visibility

5. Switch to synthetic oil and durable oil filter
The colder it gets, the more important your oil becomes. In fact,“The most obvious
point to consider when temperatures dip very low is your choice of motor oil…
and filter.”At 20°F, most oils have the thickness of maple syrup, causing the oil pump to
force cold, thick oil through the engine.  Synthetic oil has friction modifiers that allow the
oil to flow smoothly through the engine and continue lubricating parts to prevent an
engine breakdown.
  • We have the type of oil and filter you need for all conditions.

6. Check the battery
  • Cold weather puts extra stress on your vehicle’s battery, making it extra important 
to check that your battery has a significant charge. A battery with little life left can put
a driver in danger of being stranded in the cold as harsh weather puts extra stress on
batteries. Also, examine that the battery isn’t cracked. A cracked battery can leak and
malfunction. An average car battery lasts about 5 to 7 years, so if your battery is
around that age, or older consider replacing it for a new one. All our batteries carry
a 24-36 month free replacement warranty.

7.Test your car’s heating system
  • You don’t want to spend all winter driving in a freezing vehicle. Inspect the entire 
heating system for cracks in hoses or any loose connections. Run your heater and
defroster to make sure both work. The defroster is essential to guarantee peak visibility.
Heating vents make sure you don’t have to thaw yourself off your seat.If there is an
issue with your car’s heating mechanisms, If there is an issue bring it to us here at
Triple T, we will keep you warm and cozy

  • Consider an inspection and coolant flush on your automobile. Well, have it running
like new again.

Still, don’t trust your vehicle after our winter car tips?


If you’re still unsure or if old man winter is stubborn and refuses to get out just drive to
one of our 3 locations I or one of the other staff will be more than happy to wrestle him
into submission.  

Just tell them Ronnie B sent ya

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