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Fall Maintenance Tips
With fall upon us, now is the time to get your auto in shape for the up-coming colder months. Here are a few helpful tips that everyone should do:
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Have your oil changed
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Rotate your tires; check for the correct air pressure for fall and winter driving and double check your tire tread depth.
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Check your “under-hood” fluids and top them off.
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Have your brakes checked, as well as all the belts and hoses.
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Check to be sure all of your lights are operating and no bulbs are burned out.
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Replace windshield wiper blades if they are worn.
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Check your battery and if needed, replace.
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Trim tree limbs away from roof and home.
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Fix walkways and entry areas to eliminate any tripping hazards.
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Check your windows and doors for drafts and weather-strip.
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Store your seasonal outdoor furniture.
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Store your outdoor lawn equipment and get out your shovels and ice-melt supplies.
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Clean your gutters of any leaves. While checking that, be sure to check your roof as well for any loose shingles.
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Check and service your furnace before the cold weather arrives.
Now for a favorite fall recipe:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients:
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2 quarts (64 ounces or 8 cups) apple cider -
six 3-inch cinnamon sticks, plus more for serving if desired -
1 medium orange -
2 tablespoons whole cloves -
Rum of your choice (optional) -
Additional cinnamon sticks for serving (optional)
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Pour apple cider into a 2.5-quart or larger Crock Pot or other slow cooker. Add cinnamon sticks to cider. -
With a toothpick, poke holes all around the orange, about 1/2 inch to 1 inch apart. Carefully poke the cloves into the toothpick holes in the orange. -
Place orange into the cider in the slow cooker. -
Cook on low until hot and spiced through, about 4 hours. Ladle into mugs along with an ounce or so of rum if using. Place a cinnamon stick in each glass if desired and serve.