Many people find it exciting to have a camping trip in winter. If you want to have new experience in winter, a all weather tent(4 season family tent) is not enough, the weather is another troublemaker. Because, winter is the year's most strenuous time, for both car and driver. Difficult driving conditions increases the risk of accidents. That winters in Scandinavia are among the toughest in Europe makes strict demands on the vehicle's condition. This article will give you some tips from A-Z to help you be well informed before heading off. Anti-frees. Glycol is the engine's defense mechanism against sub-zero temperatures. For this to be effective, the content should be at least 50%. If you just fill coolant tank with water, then dilute the mixture out. Check frost purse every year, regardless of mileage. It is a necessary part of the vehicle's routine servicing. The hassle of scraping ice is a nightmare. If you do not put the car in the garage, so take the time to cover the windshield with a piece of cardboard. So you never have to scrape ice morning. Also, make sure the door locks and rubber strips around the door are lubricated, so they will be opened easier. Check the battery. Your engine need to give a hard effort during the winter because of the extra load of heating and lamps. Most require eventually no maintenance, but check the tension, especially if the car is often used for short trips. You can recharge the battery overnight or try to enter a longer drive occasionally. It is not reusable. Reuse in the form of e. used tires, unusable ice scrapers, bad wipers and scratched routes recommended. Make sure you have new equipment before winter! ESP, Electronic Stability Program is a valuable safety tool, especially when driving on slippery roads and when the brake is loosen and engine power is reduced. But drive still cautious and be aware of the conditions, even if your car has ESP - no electronics in the world abolishes the laws of nature! The grip is essential during winter conditions. For snow tires, the minimum allowable tread depth is 3.0 mm. Did you know that a summer tire with minimum allowable tread depth - 1.6 mm - pushing 85 percent less water away than a new tire? So avoid puddles to avoid the risk of aquaplaning, and think to apply the brakes occasionally, especially if you are driving in slush, to satisfy yourself that they function effectively, when they are needed. Head. Headrest necessary protection against whiplash injuries in conjunction with rear-end collisions, and these are common on slippery winter. Make sure the headrest is properly set, especially if you tend to change with a driver that is not as good as you. The support should be at the level of mind. If it is too low, thrown head over the support, which exposes the neck for even greater stresses. Indicate if you've had problems with the car. Set up a warning triangle at least 100 meters behind the car and turn the disaster spot. On the highway you should keep your distance from the car, while waiting for help. Run with sufficient distance. In winter it is important to keep even longer distance to the vehicle in front because of slippery roads. The braking distance for a car traveling at 50 km / h is more than twice as long in icy conditions than when the road surface is dry. Direct your attention to the car in front. Always consider the distance. On winter roads should redouble the distance to the vehicle in front in order to obtain a sufficient braking distance. Plan your trip and be prepared for emergencies Lighting - front, rear and indicators - require special attention, when there is snow and slush. They covered quickly by dirt from the road. Clean them after and during each trip, if the conditions are difficult, so you can see and be seen. Grimy lamps may imply that the range is reduced by up to 30 meters. Night driving is common in winter because of the short days. Fog in the dark can be disgusting, and snow on the windshield is distracting. Think of driving with daytime running lights to reduce reflective blink and try to tone down the light on the dashboard. Use fog lights if needed, but do not forget to turn them off. In Sweden, it is prohibited to use the front fog lamps together with the headlights. Accurate gear. The correct gear selection means that you sometimes must drive in a higher gear. Often it better with other gear rather than first gear (or even third gear) to minimize the risk of wheel spin when starting or accelerating on ice or snow. Do you have automatic transmission, use the "Winter conditions», if one exists. Also, a Traction Control System (TCS) prevents the wheels from spinning. The oil in the engine can be very slow and sticky when the car stand outside at night in cold periods. To protect the moving parts, not pressure the engine when it is cold. Use the heater is a very good investment, both for the car and the environment. Rinse and wash your car often and always check your brakes afterwards. Although most new cars have underbody treated, it may be worthwhile to check that the vehicle is adequately protected. You preserve both the car's value and its appearance. Rapid heating of the car is desirable, when starting in cold weather. But do not be tempted to take the shortcut, leave your car with the engine idling. It could damage both the environment and the engine. Obtain engine and compartment instead! If you do not have air conditioning, you can leave the side windows being slightly open, as the dew on the windows will disappear faster. Taking snow away from the air intake, then decrease the formation of dew. Regularly deliver the car to the service at an authorized workshop. While providing service to important security systems like brakes, tires, steering and light on the best way, then asks for advice about driving in temperatures below zero. Outlook. Please note to have equally good view backwards as forwards. Wait until the electric rear window has begun to take effect. If your car has windscreen wiper on the rear window, it can be used to remove snow, but first check that it has not frozen solid to the route. Driving away with bad scratchy routes - both front, rear and side windows - an offense which can impose fines. Ventilation is important for security. Everyone likes to be warm and comfortable in the car. But watch out, not let you become sleepy. One of the greatest advantages of air conditioning is that it keeps the interior fresh and the driver awake. Having a window open and take a rest occasionally - especially on long trips. Remember to take the thick winter coat off, so sitting safety harness much better. Xenon light is becoming more and more common in today's cars. They constitute the latest major breakthrough in lighting technology. Xenon lamps have longer range and the driver can strain your eyes less when they provide a wider and whiter beam. Practice reading the weather. The temperature conditions can change suddenly during cold periods, even during an ongoing road trip. Most modern cars have a display with outside temperature as well as a car radio, which is good warning systems for the driver. But even if you have these equipments, so be aware of changes in weather.
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