Winter Car Checklist for Utah — Quick PreTrip Guide

Utah mornings can dip below 40°F fast. Use this winter car checklist before you roll out in Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper, Murray, or West Jordan:

5–10 minute prep

- Battery: listen for slow crank; clean/tighten terminals.
- Tires: set PSI to door-jamb spec; confirm safe tread.
- Fluids: winter-rated washer + proper coolant mix.
- Wipers/Defrost: replace streaky blades; test front/rear.
- Lights: headlights, brake, turn signals.
- Fuel & Kit: keep ≥½ tank; carry blanket, jumper cables, scraper, flashlight.

Utah tips

- Watch for black ice at dawn/dusk—bridges, overpasses, and canyon mouths freeze first.
- Drive smooth: longer following distance, gentle throttle/brake, downshift on long descents (Parley’s, Big/Little Cottonwood).
- Check UDOT advisories before canyon trips.
- Want the full guide? Read the post:mobilemechanicut.com/winter-car-checklist/

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