Searched the whole forum and couldnt find an answer on this...and this is probably a newb question but i've never lived in a winter climate until now so....

...does this car need to have any fluid changes prior to winter? my service advisor doesnt seem to think so but i don't really trust the guy. just wanna make sure. thanks!

 

As long as you change your fluids regularly as per acura's recomendations then you're fine. The only fluid that I really alternate between summer and winter is the engine oil. I put slighly more viscous 5w-30 in the summer and the oem recommended 5w-20 in the winter.

Also, make sure you use a good -40C windshield washer fluid in the winter. If you leave your summer fluid in it might freeze in your lines.

 

you need to change your blinker fluid

 

Enjoy your car!

 

i'm a newb with this car....not with cars in general. last car was a highly modified AMG with a majority of the work done myself. i've just never lived somewhere colder than texas or arizona and am very new to this car. though instead of the blinker fluid change, maybe i should swap out my exhaust bearings? thanks for humoring me

 

You might know this already, but try not to run your gas tank too low. I usually fill up when it's 1/2 or 2/3 empty in winter to prevent any condensation. I don't know if winter gas with ethanol is used over there....if yes, then condensation might not be much of an issue.

Might want to swap out to winter tires and make sure pressure is monitored with dipping temperature.

 

I don't think he experiences our Canadian cold weather... I don't even experience yours. I heard it snowed in September up in Calgary.

I would just make sure the windshield washer fluid is -40. I had summer fluid and it froze my lines. Had to run alcohol for a day.

 

Most folks forget to change the brake fluid every 3 years, before winter is the best time

 

As to what acupower said as long as you keep up with your maintaince you will be fine. I usually keep an extra bottle of windshield washer fluid in the car, a Blanket, pillow and my Timberland just in case thats just me though to each is own Off topic but you can google winter preparation and a check list will come on what you should check before going on the road long/short trips. One thing make sure you have the dealer test your battery or have them replace if they are old the worst is being stranded and needing a jump in the winter.

 

As others have mentioned, only thing I can think of is making sure your windshield fluid is topped off and check your tire pressure as air contracts in the cold.

 

^^ I actually "laughed out loud" when I read this...

 

I add a couple of coats of wax to the exterior to protect from road salt (which is used all over the place).

I also coat the rubber weatherstripping around the doors with silicone...spray on a rag and rub on. Keeps the doors from freezing shut in the winter. I also hit the latch mechanisms with silicone as well.

Expect lower mpg...engine runs richer in the cold and less BTUs in winter blend gas.

 

It's a good idea to have a set of booster cables in the trunk.
If you live in a very cold area a block heater is sometimes useful but ask around and see what your neighbours do.
Don't drive your car with your windows all fogged up and don't tailgate.
Learn to recognize and be aware of "black ice" conditions.