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A Winter Car Kit for Chicago Drivers
Chicago winters are hard on cars and drivers. Here’s what we keep in the trunk from November to March.
A charged jump starter
Cold weather reduces how much power a battery can deliver, so a weak battery often fails on the first freezing morning. A lithium jump starter restarts the car without a second vehicle. Recharge it every couple of months.
A tire inflator
Tire pressure drops about 1 PSI for every 10°F the temperature falls. Check tires before driving and fill to the pressure on the driver’s door jamb.
Light and warmth
- A rechargeable flashlight.
- A warm blanket, hat and gloves.
- An ice scraper and a small shovel.
- Water, a snack and a phone charger.
If you get stuck
Stay with your car, keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow if you run the engine for heat, and call for help.
