{"id":2786,"date":"2020-01-15T16:47:01","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T16:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/?p=2786"},"modified":"2020-01-15T16:51:18","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T16:51:18","slug":"11-winter-tips-for-consumer-vehicle-maintenance-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/2020\/01\/15\/11-winter-tips-for-consumer-vehicle-maintenance-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Winter Tips For Consumer Vehicle Maintenance &#038; Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1.2.20-Vehicle-Winter-Tips-Blog-Banner.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2787 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1.2.20-Vehicle-Winter-Tips-Blog-Banner.png 560w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1.2.20-Vehicle-Winter-Tips-Blog-Banner-300x169.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 560\/315;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1.2.20-Vehicle-Winter-Tips-Blog-Banner.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1.2.20-Vehicle-Winter-Tips-Blog-Banner.png 560w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1.2.20-Vehicle-Winter-Tips-Blog-Banner-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-2786\" data-postid=\"2786\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-2786 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_9dz4612 tb_first tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_xwx4613 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_5ree722   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m sure by now you have all seen many articles and colorful imagery about how to prepare your vehicle for winter. Over the holidays, I was traveling down the trucker belt of America to visit family and this exact topic came up in my head. Everytime I see a knowledge-based article on winter vehicle tips or safe driving during winter weather, I always skim through them and just look at the bullets. I started asking myself why I don\u2019t actually read the entirety of the article as I typically love to go down the rabbit holes of knowledge. Then, boom,\u00a0 it hit me\u2026\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I don&#8217;t read them all the way through because I myself have seen the same tips more times than I can count. But there is one piece that I don\u2019t see that often. I see the TIP, but I don\u2019t see the TRICKS. The phrase, \u201csilly rabbit, tricks are for kids,\u201d should be banned from existence. What adult does not\u00a0 crave and seek convenient tricks that don\u2019t require surfing google for hours on end to find an answer. We are an immediate gratification society and I don\u2019t know about you, but I am all about convenience. Life is hard enough, make things easily accessible when you can, am I right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can tell someone to check their tires, brakes, and fluids to prepare for winter all day. But what I need to remember is, I may not always be talking or typing to someone with as much knowledge on the topic. If you have no interest or knowledge in vehicle maintenance, when I tell you to check your fluids, your response will be, \u201cokay, what am I checking for exactly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So now that I have rambled on about how I need to better explain the HOW in addition to the WHAT, I wanted to share my top <\/span><b>11 tips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for preparing your vehicles for winter and \u201ctricks\u201d on exactly how you do it based on vehicle. Boom <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 17px) 100vw, 17px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 17px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 17\/17;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 17px) 100vw, 17px\" \/><\/noscript><\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ddlj919    hover-wow wow\" data-tf-animation_hover=\"bounce\" data-tf-animation=\"rollIn\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2790 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SUV-Icon-2-300x190.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"247\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SUV-Icon-2-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SUV-Icon-2.png 528w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 390px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 390\/247;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2790 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SUV-Icon-2-300x190.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SUV-Icon-2-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SUV-Icon-2.png 528w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4260866   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/highways.dot.gov\/\">The Federal Highway Administration<\/a><\/strong>, over 70% of the US roads are in snowy regions and over 70% of the US population live in those snowy regions. With almost half a million car accidents each year caused by winter storms, wet road conditions, and general bad weather, we can significantly reduce these numbers by doing our part; maintaining our vehicles, preparing for the weather ahead, and by practicing safe driving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4rn8310   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>In a nutshell, we will be covering these 11 tips:<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3pwm806   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battery Tests<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windshield Wipers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brakes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tires<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluids<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuel<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light Check<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC Systems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snow &amp; Ice Removal<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driver Tips<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency In-Cab Kits<\/span><\/li><\/ol>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_b4pd639   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lets drive on\u2026..<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ygy2269   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Battery Test<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_h45j224   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>TIP:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Colder temperatures turn vehicle fluids to what I can only describe as the consistency of molasses. Once this happens, your vehicle&#8217;s engine requires more power to start-up and tends to resist being charged. Often times, this process increases the battery\u2019s sulfation level and taxes the battery\u2019s life cycle, which in turn, reduces the overall life of the battery.\u00a0 A common tip you hear is to avoid <\/span><b>cold soaks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When cold soaks occur, it means that the engine fluids and the steel of the engine block were allowed to sit for more than a day in below freezing temperatures which impacts starting and charging systems. When batteries start to fail, they start sending signals such as rough starting or needing the occasional jump start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRICK:\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before temperatures get colder, be sure to ask your technician to test your battery\u2019s state of charge (SOC) to determine its remaining life cycle.\u00a0 Most vehicle batteries tend to fail 3-5 years after purchase so I highly recommend tracking the age of your battery moving forward if you don\u2019t already. During cold weather, do not allow your vehicle to sit for more than a day without going out to start the engine and allowing it to warm-up. <\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_vtao710   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Windshield Wipers <\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_w3lt96   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>TIP:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> More often than not, windshield wipers are the last on everyone\u2019s checklist for preparing for winter and it baffles me. Good visibility is essential when snow is flying and slush is being thrown on the windshield.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRICK: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key here is simple, just replace them before winter even if you don\u2019t feel you need to. It&#8217;s a low expense, yet such a high return for you at the end of the day. Maintaining those wipers through the winter is also important. Don\u2019t know how to change them&#8230;no problem..I got you covered: <\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_787s438   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geico.com\/more\/driving\/auto\/auto-care\/car-maintenance-101-how-to-replace-wiper-blades\/\">Check out this step-by-step guide and video from Geico on how to replace your windshield wipers.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/contact\/\">Schedule an appointment with your technician to replace your windshield wipers.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7fr8631   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Brakes<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xlrw850   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>TIP:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Worn brakes are the worst and contribute to so many accidents no matter what time of year. When road conditions are hazardous especially during snow and ice, stopping safely is more than a luxury; it is a necessity. Some signs that indicate you have worn brakes are that embarrassing squealing or grinding sound, longer stopping distance, or a vibrating brake pedal. I highly recommend taking a more proactive approach vs. waiting for these indicators that you need to have your brakes checked and\/or replaced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRICK: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/contact\/\">Ask a technician<\/a><\/strong> to perform a visual check on the condition of your brakes and adjustment. This type of service can easily be performed during a tire rotation or state safety inspection. In addition to preparing for winter weather and brake checks, I want to offer some safe driving best practices. If you have anti lock brakes (ABS), you can apply steady pressure to the brake pedal. If you don\u2019t, pump your brakes to prevent your wheels from locking up.\u00a0 Do not use cruise control on slick pavement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bvj4289   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Tires<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_wbff514   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>TIP:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here is the holy grail of winter <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/4x4-truck-repair\/\">vehicle maintenance<\/a><\/strong>. If your tires are bad, you won\u2019t be driving your vehicle safely and you shouldn&#8217;t be driving your vehicle, period. Your tires are the primary contact between your vehicle and the road. (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZBjelRDKHUk\">Insert: Here\u2019s your sign comments<\/a><\/strong>) Basic tire care is ensuring proper amount of tread, pressure, and making adjustments for winter weather. If your tires have low tread, they do not channel water\/snow properly. If you have low tire pressure which is lower in the colder months, it can cause safety issues and also play a part in gas mileage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRICK: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform a visual inspection of the tires or ask your technician to check your tires. You and\/or your technician are looking for inadequate tread, cupping, uneven wear, and punctures. If you are checking your tires yourself, break out the common penny trick! If you are unfamiliar, simply place a penny into the tread of the tire, then check to see how much of good ole Abe\u2019s head is visible above the tread. If Lincoln\u2019s head is completely visible, the tire tread is low and he is shaking his bell at you to replace your tires. Since tires can wear unevenly, place the penny in several places around the tire. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2848 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Penny-tread-test-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Penny-tread-test-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Penny-tread-test.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/181;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2848 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Penny-tread-test-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Penny-tread-test-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Penny-tread-test.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, check the tire pressure to ensure your standard optimal pressure is correct. <\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_q1sj431   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Fluids<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_76j9359   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>TIP: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the temperatures get cold, driving can become more difficult with low vehicle fluids. All vehicle fluid levels should be kept at optimal levels to avoid unnecessary breakdowns and keep you safe during winter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRICK: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first fluid you should check &amp; maintain throughout the winter months is the antifreeze level to avoid your engine overheating. Next, be sure to check your oil level so the engine is properly lubricated can run longer. As I mentioned previously, check your windshield washer fluid for optimal visibility. If you are not certain how to check these fluid levels, I highly recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/\">bringing your vehicle in to a technician<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_erjy61   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Light Check<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qsmo897   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>TIP:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> During your safety inspections or any routine preventative maintenance appointment for your vehicles, your lights should more than likely always be checked. Most automotive shops or fleet repair services come with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/advisory-services\/\">Multi-Point Inspection<\/a><\/strong> to ensure your vehicle is running safely at all times and prevents problems with your vehicle from occurring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRICK: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your removing snow and\/or ice from your vehicle before hitting the roads, you should ensure that all snow\/ice has been removed from your lights to ensure proper visibility for you and for other drivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_35jb733   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> HVAC Systems<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_dnab106   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>TIP: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one is fairly simple. It goes without saying that when temperatures drop, HVAC systems\u2019 heat and defrost functions are critical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRICK: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good rule of thumb is to have your HVAC system checked during your routine preventative maintenance appointment. If you are not due for one prior to winter months, I do suggest having this done prior to winter along with the other checks I have mentioned.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_90fk638   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Fuel<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_onke930   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>TIP:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> During the winter months, all drivers should never let their fuel levels drop below one half a tank of gas. If water collects in the bottom of the tank, it can be drawn into the fuel line and freeze, preventing engine startup. In areas of extreme cold, adding gas-line antifreeze will lessen the chances of this happening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRICK:\u00a0<\/b>Always keep you gas tank at half a tank. Start your engines at least once a day.Be sure to add any fuel additives needed.\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_8bqr291   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Snow &amp; Ice Removal<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eff4497   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>TIP: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we know, when the roads are covered in snow and ice, so are our vehicles. (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZBjelRDKHUk\">Insert: Here\u2019s your sign comments<\/a><\/strong>) But this is very important to understand when running the roads. It is extremely important to completely clear your vehicles from snow and ice prior to driving. Not only can leaving snow and ice on your vehicle be hazardous to you, but it can also affect other drivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRICK: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give yourself plenty of time to clear your vehicle. Clearly, we as a society do not live on island time and we are always in a hurry. Prepare for the snow and ice by allowing yourself enough time to clear the snow and ice from your vehicle. You can easily start this process by starting your engine and following your manufacturer optimal engine warm up times. Allow your vehicle&#8217;s engine to warm up prior to starting the defrost. In addition to removing snow from all windows, lights, and top of your vehicle, be sure to remove the snow\/ice build up around your tires and flaps. If you don\u2019t do this, it can cause damage to other vehicles on the road, it will continue to accumulate while your driving and form large sprays. Don\u2019t be the one to cause a snowball fight while driving, it\u2019s not cool, we all have places to be. When the snow and ice melt down, be sure to clean off your vehicles from the rock salt or liquid de-icer chemicals to avoid any type of corrosion buildup.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_gbcm824    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"zoomInRight\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2805 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ChildrenCarDrivingSnow-717x300-1-300x126.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"179\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ChildrenCarDrivingSnow-717x300-1-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ChildrenCarDrivingSnow-717x300-1.jpg 717w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 426px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 426\/179;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2805 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ChildrenCarDrivingSnow-717x300-1-300x126.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ChildrenCarDrivingSnow-717x300-1-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ChildrenCarDrivingSnow-717x300-1.jpg 717w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_97gj831   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Safe Driving Tips<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_zknl168   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>TIP:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When the winter is bad, you need to practice safe driving regardless if you have a 4WD, AWD, or 2WD. Just because you can get through the snow quickly in a 4WD\/AWD, doesn&#8217;t mean you should and certainly doesn\u2019t always mean you can. Pay attention to your surroundings and understand that you are not the only person on the road. Give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRICKS:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive slowly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accelerate and decelerate slowly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase your following distance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know your brakes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t stop if you can avoid it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t power-up hills or stop when you are going up a hill<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remain visible with lights on<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be prepared: Emergency Kit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9so4457   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 22px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 22\/22;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-978 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gear-Wrench-Bullet-Point-Icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/noscript> Emergency Kit<\/b><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_91ze766   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> As I always say, it is better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. It is much like packing for a trip with your first baby. I\u2019m sure we have all packed the entire house for the what-ifs of a new baby, when in reality, we only end up using maybe 10% of what we packed. For winter weather, both consumer vehicle drivers and fleet drivers should over-prepare because in this case, these what-ifs do happen and they happen more often than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRICK:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flashlight with extra batteries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra Blankets, Clothes, and Coats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-packed food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slip-resistant footwear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shovel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Aid Kit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumper Cables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazard Cones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portable Fully Charged Phone Charger<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hope you enjoyed my 11 tips with tricks on how to prepare your vehicles for winter. So while the kids play in the snow, and the aroma of hot chocolate fills the air, keep it moving always forward because being proactive is better than being reactive. Boom <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"19\" height=\"19\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 19px) 100vw, 19px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 19px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 19\/19;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-987\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"19\" height=\"19\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5.png 160w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/collision-symbol_1f4a5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 19px) 100vw, 19px\" \/><\/noscript><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are ready for you, old man winter. See, who said tricks are for kids! <\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rsrf421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check us out on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CPTRUCKCENTER\/\"> <b>Facebook<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CPFleet1\"> <b>Twitter<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cp-fleet-services\/\"> <b>Linkedin<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cpfleet1\/\"> <b>Instagram<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to stay up to date on industry trends and news!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1021 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"69\" height=\"69\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 69px) 100vw, 69px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 69px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 69\/69;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1021 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"69\" height=\"69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pauls-Image.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 69px) 100vw, 69px\" \/><\/noscript>Written By:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paul-norton-85058560\/\"> <b>Paul Norton<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owner\/President,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpfleet.com\/\"> <b>C&amp;P Fleet Services<\/b><\/a><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m sure by now you have all seen many articles and colorful imagery about how to prepare your vehicle for winter. 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