In cold weather, what should you ensure about your windshield wipers and washers?

In cold weather, ensuring that your windshield wipers and washers work properly and contain antifreeze is essential for maintaining visibility and safety while driving. Cold temperatures can cause water in the washer fluid to freeze, leading to reduced effectiveness or complete failure of the system. Antifreeze in the washer fluid helps prevent it from freezing, ensuring that you can clean your windshield effectively even in low temperatures. Additionally, properly functioning wipers are crucial for clearing away snow, ice, and road spray, which can obstruct your view and increase the risk of accidents.

While maintaining rubber wipers is important for their effectiveness, simply having them made of rubber does not address their performance in freezing conditions. Regular cleaning of wipers can help maintain their functionality, but it is not enough to ensure they work properly in cold weather, especially if the washer fluid is not suitable for those conditions. Replacing wipers every season is generally good practice, but it does not specifically relate to the unique challenges posed by cold weather driving and the need for antifreeze in washer fluid.