CLEVELAND — There are a lot of things you may have around the house that can help your car get through the cold weather.
Here are some tips on how to keep your car going:
- Buy windshield wiper fluid that doesn't freeze and is streak-free.
- You can put Vaseline or other petroleum jelly on the gasket around the doors and on locks to help prevent them from freezing.
- If you're stuck in the snow, kitty litter under your tires can help you get traction.
- Spray alcohol on a towel and use it to clean the grime off windshield wipers.
You should also put a winter survival kit in your car in case it breaks down.
Here are some items you should have in your winter survival kit:
- Food
- Water
- Coolant
- Car tool kit
- Blanket
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlight
