Every winter drivers should take active steps to protecttheir car from
road salt.
Road salt is necessary for safe transportation when snow andice
accumulate on roads and highways and cause dangerousdriving
conditions.
Salt was first used in the 1930's in snow and ice control tomake roads
safe and passable by creating a lower freezingtemperature of the
water. It is the most available andcost-effective de-icer. It is easy
to store, handle, andapply.
Some 15 million tons of de-icing salt is used each year inthe U.S. and
about 4-5 million in Canada.
Salt keeps snow and ice from bonding to the pavement and toallow
snowplows to remove accumulations quickly andefficiently.
Studies show that salt use reduces accidents by 88%.
Washing your car during wintertime is one of the best thingsyou can do
to maintain the value of your car. Mud, salt,rain, sleet, and snow can
damage your car's clear finish.Mud and salt caked on the undercarriage
promote rust,especially in older vehicles, and can also affect how
wellyour car drives.
To prevent winter damage, it is recommended that you washyour vehicle
every 10 days. Wash your vehicle whenever thetemperature is 40 degrees
F. and above. Do it during theday so that it dries completely before
freezing eveningtemperatures begin.
Immediately after washing the vehicle, open and close alldoors, the
trunk, and other parts of the car with locksseveral times before
parking it to prevent locks fromfreezing.
Always wash your car right after a snow or rain shower.Rain and
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