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Winter Preparations

The below guide provides a list of tasks to carry out in preparation for winter. This is relevant to a Morris Minor driven throughout the winter, rather than a car being laid up.

Click here for a printable tick sheet version​

For a video guide of the below, click the following links:

  1. Winter Preparations

  2. Winter Preparations - Battery and Charging System Health Check

Engine

  • Turn the air filter so that the air intake is closer to the engine

  • Make sure radiator antifreeze is at the correct concentration and the radiator is filled up

  • Check heater hoses for perishing and leaks

  • Top up screenwash bottle with winter screenwash

  • Carry out engine bay visual check

Lights

  • Check all lights are operating front and rear

  • Check interior light is functioning

Equipment

  • Check spares kit

  • Make sure antifreeze, antifog wipes and a scraper are in the car

  • Add a torch to the spares kit

Tyres

  • Check tyre tread depth

  • Check tyre pressures

Interior

  • Check the car heater is functioning and that air can be felt out of the heater vents within the car

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