From low tire pressure to frozen fuel lines, winter can take a toll on your vehicle. State Farm offers these car care tips to prevent longterm damage:

• Check tire pressure often: Driving on underinflated tires can cause them to wear down prematurely and lose traction on icy or slippery surfaces. Your tires lose a pound of pressure with every 10-degree drop in temperature.
• Keep your fuel tank half full: During winter weather, it’s a good idea to keep at least half a tank of fuel in the vehicle in the event of an emergency or if you get stuck in the snow and need to wait for rescue. For longer road trips, plan stops for gas in advance.
• Add a protective layer: A coat of polymer wax can create a barrier against road salt, grime, snow, sleet and more. Couple that with high-pressure car washes after winter storms to rinse away buildup in hard-to-reach areas such as wheels, wheel wells and underbody.
• Protect windshield wipers: If you park outdoors, leave the wipers in the raised position to prevent them from freezing to the windshield. Never use your wiper blades to remove ice, snow or frost from the windshield; use an ice scraper instead.
• Swap out regular tires for winter tires: They’re made to give you better traction while turning or stopping on cold pavement.