Originally Posted by
GreenFrog
I have an idea of things I need to buy and do to my car before winter, I just wanted to see if I could get some fine-tuning by you guys in terms of whether I'm getting the right stuff:
1. Engine oil - I want to get a lighter weight so that it's thinner/less viscous during the cold temperatures. What weight should I get? What brand? It's about time I change my oil anyway so I want to get one good for the cold winters in Massachusetts.
2. Windshield wipers - I noticed that the passenger side wiper sticks out of the car, as if it's too long. At first I thought it was because I bent it somehow while lifting it, but someone commented that the wipers on these cars are too long, stock. I hear the Bosch Icons are nice.. all I really want are some silent ones. My current ones, which are stock, squeak when they're in use and they aren't very good. What are some good quiet brands/materials? What lengths do I need?
3. De-icing materials - Thinking about some de-icing spray; a plastic chisel to shave ice off; a brush to remove soft snow. Am I missing anything else?
4. Winter mats - I was thinking of just keeping my cloth mats on, but I'm already noticing the cloth discolor white from the water and dirt from the ground.. and it hasn't even snowed yet, hence, no salt! Are winter rubber mats worth it?
And finally, will I be able to find all the above goods at a local autozone?
Thanks in advance!
Edit/Unrelated to above: I went in to the dealership yesterday to test drive an m3 coupe with the competition package... omg I fell in love. I can't stop thinking about it and the V8 under full throttle.. I felt like a little bitch in my ZHP when I drove off away from the dealership lol.