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MOBILE EMERGENC Y SUPPLY K IT • Cellphone charger • First aid kit • Jumper cables • Flares • Full tank of gas • Tow rope • Tire chains or snow tires • Bag of sand or cat lier • Shovel, ice scraper, snow brush • Blanket • Boots, gloves, warm clothes • Flashlight • Water, snacks R E A DY YOUR C A R Prepare before winter sets in. Do it yourself, or have a mechanic winterize your vehicle. • Check antifreeze levels. • Check ignition system and clean baery terminals. • Brake checkup. • Air filters and fuel – Use additives to keep water out of your fuel system. Keep a full tank of gas to prevent the fuel line from freezing, and in case you get trapped on the road. • Heater and defroster maintenance. • Check your headlights/taillights and hazard blinkers. • Oil – See if your car manufacturer recommends thinner weight oil. • Check thermostat. • Check your wipers and wiper fluid. • Check tire tread to ensure grip. Most winter conditions can be managed with all-weather radials.

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