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FLEET VEHICLE UPDATES

Is your truck ready for winter? By Graham Rose, Manager Vehicle Fleet

As winter is approaching now is a good time to make sure your vehicle is ready. Here are a few things to check.
Take the time now to do the preventative maintenance and keep your vehicle in good working order regardless of
what the weather brings.

 Is your basic maintenance up to date?
 Is your battery weak? Cold temperatures mean your engine needs more current from the battery in order to
start.
 Check your washer fluid and fill it with a winter blend.
 Check your windshield wipers and replace if streaking or ripped.
 Check your heater and defroster, make sure they are both functional.
 Check your tires, don’t wait till your in the ditch or stuck somewhere! Tires should be replaced at no less than
4/32. If yours are close, plan to get them replaced before the snow and ice hits.
 Check your 4-wheel drive and know how to use it.
 Get in the habit of having a full tank of fuel, best practice is to not run under 1/4 of a tank of fuel in case you get
stuck or go in the ditch during a storm your engine can stay running and keep you warm till help arrives.
 Make sure you have an emergency kit. Flashlight, first aid kit, shovel etc.

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