Ready for the 1st weekend on the snow: 8 valuable tips

The cold has finally arrived! This phrase can only be said by those of us who love the mountains and can't wait to spend our first weekend in the snow.

In the last 72 hours it has snowed throughout Italy and we all can't wait for our first outing on the snow; as usual we want to share some precious advice that will allow us to get through the first weekend on the snow unscathed and return tired but satisfied.
 
So here it is 8 tips for the first weekend on the snow:
 

• It is essential to fit winter wheels or alternatively have snow chains on board; among other things, being equipped with one or the other is mandatory during the winter period. In the absence of chains it is possible to resort to snow socks: it is however necessary to remember that the latter, despite being practical to assemble and effective on short distances, are not sufficient to comply with the legal obligation.
  
  Snow chains: essential in case of snow

• Antifreeze fluid can save your car. It is essential to use antifreeze liquid for radiators and windshield washer fluid; it is important to know that these two products achieve the same result in different ways and they are not interchangeable.Radiator antifreeze liquid

• To simplify departure in the morning essential accessories are: practical antifreeze sprays to unblock frozen doors and windows, the traditional scraper and for the more farsighted, the windscreen sheet.

• Be careful with diesel: it could give you unpleasant surprises. At low temperatures, diesel forms paraffin crystals which can block the pipes that carry fuel from the tank to the engine. With a frozen engine the car will not start and it is necessary to keep it warm until it is completely thawed; in this period tow trucks do a roaring trade ( even €200-300 to keep the car in heated garages for a few hours); better to prevent with little expense by stocking up on diesel fuel with additives or additives.
  

• You never know when you might need it: you never have it when you need it. A practice foldable snow shovel to keep in the trunk could be the only way to free your car from a sudden snowfall: do you really want to leave without it?
  Why leave without a snow shovel?

• If you don't park in a garage remember to put it in gear and do not apply the handbrake: if the brakes freeze, the car no longer moves.

• Don't have room for your skis or snowboard? A comfortable ski rack or trunk can be the solution!For those who don't have space in the car for snowboarding

• And who stays at home? Discover the precious tricks to protect yourself from the oncoming cold.