Car Tip of the Week: Preserve door and window seals.

Wipe a rubber protectant (such as Armor-All) or silicone on door and window weatherstripping to keep it in good condition. Don’t use an oil based product, such as WD-40, because the oil will damage the rubber. Regular cleaning and treatment of your car’s weatherstripping will also lessen the likelihood of your door sticking to its rubber seal in cold weather, a common cause of damage to the rubber.

Car Tip of the Week: Wipe oil pan plug clean.

If you do your own oil changes, make sure you don’t forget to clean the drain plug and washer with rags before reinstalling your oil pan. Some plugs are magnetized to trap any metal particles preventing them from causing any serious damage to your car’s engine.