Definition: The process of preparing one's vehicle for the ravages of winter. The annual fall ritual includes checking, replacing and/or replenishing the antifreeze in the cooling system (See Antifreeze), mounting the snow tires, waxing the body to protect it against road salt, and sometimes a tune-up to aid starting.

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