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Start the Countdown |
: Tip 10: Keep an Emergency Kit Inside Your Car |
: Tip 9: Make Sure Your 4-Wheel Drive Works |
: Tip 8: Check Your Car's Belts and Hoses |
: Tip 7: Replace Windshield Wipers and Wiper Fluid |
: Tip 6: Check Your Defrosting and Heating Units |
: Tip 5: Keep Your Fuel Tank Full |
: Tip 4: Put in the Right Amount of Antifreeze |
: Tip 3: Check Your Oil and Oil Viscosity |
: Tip 2: Check Your Battery |
: Tip 1: Check Your Tire Pressure and Consider Snow Tires |
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