What is needed to winterized car?

tliartis · 11-30-2015, 06:12 PM

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I've moved from Florida to the Pennsylvania area. Is there anything fluid wise I need to do different that my normal checkup at my Florida dealer didn't cover? I didn't know I was moving my last service. Currently I have a 12 335i. Winter tires go on next week!

floydarogers · 11-30-2015, 07:10 PM

Get a really good wash and wax to protect the exterior; some people advocate an underbody spray of some kind, too.

Use winter windshield cleaner mix rather than plain water (often some methanol).

Engine/etc fluids: no need to change. But check your battery (probably ok if you haven't been getting low battery alerts.)

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tliartis Private First Class 13 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2020 X4M Competition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: charleston, sc iTrader: (0)	What is needed to winterized car? All I've moved from Florida to the Pennsylvania area. Is there anything fluid wise I need to do different that my normal checkup at my Florida dealer didn't cover? I didn't know I was moving my last service. Currently I have a 12 335i. Winter tires go on next week!
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floydarogers Curmudgeon and Pedant 690 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, 2014 328d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	Get a really good wash and wax to protect the exterior; some people advocate an underbody spray of some kind, too. Use winter windshield cleaner mix rather than plain water (often some methanol). Engine/etc fluids: no need to change. But check your battery (probably ok if you haven't been getting low battery alerts.)
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