{"id":168,"date":"2016-02-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-15T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/totalautomotive.ca\/uncategorized\/caring-for-your-car-in-albertas-climate\/"},"modified":"2016-02-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-02-15T05:00:00","slug":"caring-for-your-car-in-albertas-climate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalautomotive.ca\/cleaning-detailing\/caring-for-your-car-in-albertas-climate\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for your Car in Alberta’s Climate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taking care of your car can be quite difficult. This difficulty only multiplies when you live in a province like Alberta, Canada, where average temperatures can range from -8 degrees to 30 degrees Celsius and you can experience everything from a sunny and beautiful day to a rough snow storm. If you want to make sure that your car can handle Alberta’s climate conditions, then you should use some of these car care tips: <\/p>\n

Tips for car care in Alberta<\/h2>\n

– Use car wax at least once every 8-10 car washes to protect your paint from weathering.<\/p>\n

– Ensure that your tires are in great condition with good traction.<\/p>\n

– Check your tire pressure once or twice a month to be certain that you are at the right pressure, because air pressure in your tires can drop in cold weather.<\/p>\n

– Make use of synthetic grade oil, which is more resistant to thickening caused by cold temperatures.<\/p>\n

– Have your battery tested to ensure that you still have a good amount of juice left in your batteries, especially during the winter time.<\/p>\n

– Check that your heater is working to fend off the cold during the winter.<\/p>\n

Other tips for car care<\/h2>\n

Aside from the tips mentioned above, it is also important that you know what to do and who to contact in case of an emergency. It would help to have a mobile phone with you at all times in case you need help in any way shape or form. Keep a list of important numbers that you should call, such as emergency hotlines, friends and family who live nearby, a good mechanic, a towing or road-side help service, and institutions like the Alberta Motor Association.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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