Published on: 20/12/2022 Updated on: 20/02/2025
All the tricks for a perfect car even in winter!
Follow these simple tips, so, even with the help of Mafra products, many mishaps can be prevented.
Even in winter, during the coldest period, it is good that our cars are in perfect condition, to best cope with the rigors of the season ... and always be in perfect working order. Cold weather, in addition to bringing snow and ice, is the enemy not only of tires, which ensure the vehicle's contact with the road, but also of liquids, glass, fuel and much more. In this article we focus on the main operations to be performedin order to have a perfect car in winter.
Contact with the road: tires first!
Definitely the tires are the first concern for those who want to travel on a perfect car in winter. The use of thermal tires or winter tires is required by law, unless you have the necessary equipment in your car to deal with a snowfall or frost, such as chains. Tire pressure also matters, as it tends physiologically to decrease with cold weather. Checking it often is the best advice, with care taken to always follow the manufacturer's prescriptions for inflation level. Along with tire pressure, it is always a good idea to remember to also check the pressure of the spare tire or the condition of the repair kit.
One more idea:
If you want to have tires and rims always sparkling, even in winter, Rim and Tire Cleaner cleanser 2in1 is ideal for cleaning all types of alloy wheels. For better effectiveness of Wheel and Tire Cleaner, we recommend spreading it with the Red Brush, designed for the car detailing, is the ideal solution for the treatment of exterior surfaces Of any medium. During washing, especially when we treat exteriors, vigorous, safe but also extremely precise movements are needed to deeply remove dirt.
And after each wash, use the long-lasting polish:
Extreme Black super wet-effect spray polish is the ideal tire black to polish and protect tires from aging. The product releases a pleasant wet effect on the tire. Fast and precise, Extreme Black is also suitable for low-profile tires. Thanks to its water-repellent raw materials, it is resistant to rain, washes and asphalt wear, combining protection and shine for a fabulous and durable WET EFFECT.
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First rule of road safety: hands on the wheel and eyes on the road
When driving, you know that the visibility factor is of paramount importance. Therefore, it pays to always check the health of the windshield wiper blades, which should run perfectly, not dry or deteriorated. In all of this, the cleanliness of windows and glass is crucial to driving safety. A dirty or imperfectly degreased windshield creates dangerous halos and reflections.
Cristalbel 
by Mafra is the ideal liquid for cleanse effectively windshields and rear windows. It is a complete cleaner: concentrated - only a little is needed to ensure an excellent result - and suitable even for cold climates (it does not freeze down to -20°C). Its formulation completely eliminates those annoying jumps and noises of the wiper blades on the glass. Its anti-scale action, keeps the windshield washer fluid tank circuit clean, preventing scale and limescale buildup. It can be used pure at outdoor temperatures of -20°C, diluted 1:1 at outdoor temperatures of -10°C and 1:3 at temperatures as low as -5°C. For even colder climates, you can opt for the antifreeze Tergy Artic -50°, pleasantly scented. When used pure it retains its antifreeze properties down to -50°C, diluted 1:1 at -25°C, 1:3 at -12°C, 1:10 at -4°C.
To eliminate ice formed on windows during the coldest hours of the day, you can rely on the effectiveness of Not Ice Power. By spraying it on the frozen part of the glass, the effect is immediate thanks to its concentrated IceBreaker formula, which among other things combats the problem of wipers sticking to the surface. We recommend that you keep it in your car at all times, so you can avoid freezing your hands with glass-damaging scrapers if you are not careful.
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Don't neglect engine and passenger compartment
Let us now turn to other kinds of fluids necessary to have aperfect car in winter, namely those that protect the health of the engine from the most extreme temperatures, both with negative and positive signs. Such as protective of the radiator, you can choose Still-Flu from Mafra. It is a permanent multi-season protective for cooling circuits. Antifreeze down to -20°C and coolant up to +110°C, it hasan anticorrosive action on mechanical parts, especially aluminum and alloy parts. It is poured into the special radiator fluid tray when topping up, or can completely replace the old fluid.
And now to the air conditioner. This system is not only important in summer, but also in winter. There is nothing worse than driving at night with fogged-up cabin windows. Therefore, the compressor should be in perfect working order, as should the pollen filter, which should be replaced according to the manufacturer's recommendations at every scheduled service. For the air conditioning system, we recommend the use of Odorbact Out, the purifying solution for the passenger compartment and air conditioning. By using it regularly, you will no longer experience the unpleasant odors generated by impurities and mold that form in the air conditioning system's ventilation duct: healthier air, helps defend your health. Treatment with ODORBACT OUT, which can be applied quickly and easily, purifies the entire interior and lasts over time.
The extra advice:
Odorbact Out, in the version Green Forest PMC, can also be used to disinfect and sanitize the passenger compartment and air conditioning of the car and any other vehicle. In fact, the spray is an authorized PMC disinfectant - Presidio Medico Chirurgico.
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Protect the underbody from de-icing salt
A typical winter problem is the salt that is used to prevent ice from forming on the roads. It is a substance that, because of its chemical formulation, can create problems for the underbody of your car, as well as the suspension and rubber guards. This is a problem that should not be underestimated, especially for vintage cars. To avoid too serious consequences, we have a solution that can protect your car's underbody from the problems caused by de-icing salt.
For a perfect car in winter: what not to overlook
- Diesel fuel: the problem with diesel fuel occurs when the temperature starts to drop below freezing, because kerosene, or waxes contained in this fuel crystallize and, aggregating, settle to the bottom of the tank and clog the filter. To prevent this from happening, simply fill up with winter diesel fuel (found at distributors in mountainous or colder locations).
- Lights: make sure about theefficiency of the entire lighting system, from the rear position and stop lights to the low beam and high beam in the front. Clean windows and headlight plastics well , and also check fog lamps and rear fog lights, which are usually never used, while in winter they are.
- Battery: the old adage goes that the battery gets sick in summer and dies in winter. Extreme temperatures are never too friendly to the battery, especially if they drop below freezing. If the car "rests" outdoors then, it is even more exposed to discharge.
- First aid kit: assuming that every car should be equipped with one, it would be good to check it and supplement it for the cold season with anything you might need.
- Trunk: this is where you should never be without a set of cables for emergency starting, a pair of gloves to protect yourself from the cold in case of a forced stop, a piece of cardboard to insulate your knees from the snow when mounting chains, cloths and Mafra products for the care and cleaning of your car.
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