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AIRBORNE MEDIC
Member Since: 21 Feb 2012
Location: Lancashire
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Nice link mate  "Your mind is like a parachute! It will only function when open"!
Kenny
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sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
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Copied over from the links
Comments and other tips welcome
Winter Driving Tips
Spray some WD-40 in the wheel well to stop snow accumulation.
Put some Rain-x on your head and fog lights to help keep them clean.
Use the highest practical gear, unless descending a hill – this limits the amount of torque and will help to prevent wheel spin
Using first gear provides the maximum control when descending hills
Clear ice and snow from all windows and lights – even the bonnet and roof – before driving. Don't forget your number plate too!
Use all controls (steering, brakes, throttle etc) gently to help prevent loss of traction and control
Leave extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you – it takes longer to stop in adverse conditions
Ensure you have enough fuel to complete your journey
If planning a long journey or venturing off-road, ensure you have plenty of warm clothing, food and water in case of emergency
Before setting out on a journey in bad conditions, make the following checks: Anti-freeze, Wipers and windscreen washer fluid, Lights, Hazard lights ,Defroster ,Oil level
Tyres and tyre pressure
Mix three parts vinegar to one part water and spray on all your windows at night. In the morning, they'll be clear of icy mess. Vinegar contains acetic acid, which raises the melting point of water preventing water from freezing!
Rub cooking oil on the rubber seals around car doors & rub it in with a paper towel. The cooking oil prevents water from melting into the rubber
De-ice your lock in seconds with hand sanitizer! Just put some hand sanitizer gel on the key & the lock & the problems solved! Illegitimi Non Carborundum
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| 19th Nov 2013 9:51 pm |
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Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9422
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Top advice....like the WD40 in wheel well
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| 20th Nov 2013 12:08 am |
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