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We have had an abnormally warm and dry winter so far here in South Dakota, and I’m counting my blessings every morning when I wake up and it’s still brown. There’s a reason I’d like to move further south! That being said, we still have January, February and even March to contend with, and I have no doubt winter will visit us yet.
That’s when it will be the season for plowing out the vehicle, salting streets and freezing steering wheels – and a time to remember the importance of vehicle maintenance to make it through those winter months. (Especially when we’ve been so spoiled up until now with the weather!)
So here are some reminders of Winter Driving Tips courtesy of Jiffy Lube
- Check Your Vitals: Knowing how to check for proper antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels, battery power and tire pressure – among other key vehicle components – is a must to help conquer cold-weather driving.
- Fill Up: Keeping your gas tank at least half full will help avoid gas line freeze-up. To conserve gas, run the heater just long enough to defrost.
- Check Your Oil Grade: Using the recommended grade of oil for the winter months can help save money. Simply using your vehicle manufacturer’s recommended oil grade (found in your owner’s manual) can improve gas mileage by one-to-two percent.
- Avoid Panic: If your vehicle breaks down or the weather makes it difficult to drive, you could find yourself stuck on the side of the road in freezing temperatures and in need of a vehicle emergency kit. Suggested items to have on hand include a first aid kit, jumper cables, a flashlight, bottled water, extra blankets, gloves and hat, energy bars, duct tape, a can of Fix-a-Flat®, an ice scraper and a hand shovel.
With that in mind – it’s great to give a Jiffy Lube gift card to those you care about for their vehicle maintenance.
Think of college students who might be driving back to school next week, parents or siblings who live in other states who make road trips to visit you, and they’d make a good gift for a spouse for Valentine’s Day as well. The gift cards can be redeemed towards the popular Jiffy Lube Signature Service® Oil Change or other services offered at more than 2,000 Jiffy Lube service centers throughout the country. A Jiffy Lube Gift Card can be loaded with any dollar amount from $5 to $300 and can be redeemed toward any Jiffy Lube preventive maintenance service. The card has no inactivity fees or expiration date and it’s available for purchase at www.jiffylube.com or in-store.
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