About Auto & Wheels: Ready for the Change of Season?

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Auto & Wheels From Jonathan Lamas, your About Auto & Wheels Editor Okay, it's official. Fall is in the air. Before you know it, winter will be here. Are you ready? This week we'll take a look at some winter tips for whatever you may drive. Winter Auto Maintenance Checklist Check it once, check it twice! Are your tires ready for the change of season? How about your oil? When's the last time you changed it? Oh, and those wipers. They come in handy when slush is flying all over the road. Our Guide to Auto Repair, Matthew Wright, offers up his winter auto maintenance checklist, which as he puts it, is even better than winter driving tips! Performing Regular Maintenance The Difference Between Snow Tires and Summer Tires Search Related Topics:  seasonal maintenance.regular maintenance  winter driving  All Seasons or Snow Tires? All season or snow tires? That's the question many drivers ask themselves this time of year. Well, our Guide to Tires & Wheels, Sean Phillips, has the answer. It all depends on your winter driving needs. Are you willing to accept some performance tradeoffs in order to run the same tires year-round? Or would you prefer sticking with performance tires in the summer and winter tires in the winter? Choices, choices... Why You Should Downsize Your Winter Wheels What You Need to Know About Winter Tires Search Related Topics:  all-season tires  winter tires  How to Store Your Motorcycle for the Winter Planning to store your motorcycle for the winter? In some parts of the country, it's probably a good idea. Our Guide to Motorcycles, Basem Wasef, says, "Depending on how long you'll be storing your bike, you'll want to make sure your bike emerges from deep storage as undamaged from rust, corrosion, and inactivity as possible." Read along as we take a look at motorcycle storage. How to Store Your Mustang for Winter Search Related Topics:  motorcycle storage  motorcycle maintenance  how to Best SUVs for Winter Driving Rain, slush, snow and ice. That pretty much sums up what's in store for many of us in the coming months. That said, which SUVs are the best for winter driving? Our Guide to SUVs, Jason Fogelson, says,"The best SUVs for winter driving are equipped with sophisticated all-wheel drive systems, superior ground clearance and supple suspension components." This week he takes a look at eleven different models sure to offer up solid performance this winter. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Test Drive Search Related Topics:  best suvs  winter driving  family-friendly Related Searches Auto Truck Tires Used Auto Reviews Preowned Auto Auto Car Repair Shop Chrome Wheels Tire Featured Articles How to Store Your Mustang for Winter Cold Commute? Top 8 Ways to Kill the Chill Tips on How To Test Drive a Used Car in Winter How To Sell a Used Car in Winter How to Assemble a Winter Car Emergency Kit How to Drive in the Snow   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Auto & Wheels newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement