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It looks like winter weather has officially arrived in Pittsburgh, and now is the time to prepare your vehicle for snowy and icy roads. You can follow the tips below to winterize your car.

Make sure that you:

• Check spark plugs
• Check brakes, fan belts, wiring, hoses, and ignition
• Check fuel, air, and emission filters
• Check the battery
• Inspect the distributor
• Check the tires for air, sidewall wear, and tread depth
• Check antifreeze levels

An emergency situation on the road can happen at a moment's notice, especially in winter weather. To make sure that you are prepared, it's recommended that you have the following items in your trunk:

• Shovel
  
• Jumper cables
• Inflated spare tire, wheel wrench, and tripod-type jack
• Tow and tire chains
• Bag of salt or cat litter
• Tool kit

You should also have a "survival kit" in your car that includes:

• First aid kit
• Compass
• Working flashlight and extra batteries
• Reflective triangles and brightly-colored cloth
• Exterior windshield cleaner
• Ice scraper and snow brush
• Wooden stick matches in waterproof container
• Scissors and string or cord
• Water
• Blanket 
• Non-perishable, high-energy food like unsalted canned nuts, dried fruits, and hard candy
  

Please be careful as you go out on the roads in this weather, and for information on driving in winter weather, you can check out my Winter Driving Tips post.