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Preparation:
1. Check the coolant and flush if not done recently.
2. Inspect your windshield wipers and change them if
needed (if you know the price... it's really going to
be on a "if needed" basis).
3. Check ignition system including the battery.
4. Check heat system and ventilation and defroster.
5. Check all the lights and tire pressure (including
spare).
6. Prepare a car kit with: flashlights, pocket knife,
blanket, matches, shovel, tools, booster cables and
plastic bags (you don't want to soil your leather seats...)
7. It's time to put your windshield scraper and brush
back in your car.
8. Keep some none perishable food and bottled water.
Exterior:
1. Thoroughly clean and wax the E34 (some people recommend
using an acrylic sealant instead of wax for extreme
winter condition).
2. Lubricate doors, hood and trunk latches.
3. Check the undercarriage and apply rubber, or asphalt
undercoating, in damaged areas.
4. Spray the alloy wheels with silicone spray to protect
against salt. (Avoid painted surfaces). Silicone also
protects the engine.
Interior:
1. Clean and treat leather seats and dash. (Prevent
cracking).
2. Clean the carpeting and install your winter mats
(the $10.50 ones).
3. Apply silicone based spray to rubber weather-strips
all around.
Tips:
1. Wash your E34 as soon as possible (and silicone
spray) and inspect the body for paint chip and scratches.
If you found some, seal chips with touch up paint.
2. Always keep your gas tank at least half full.
3. Don't forget to check the weather report when planning
your winter trips.
4. Do all the repairs you planned to do... Don't wait
for the cold weather to do them.
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