Winter Vehicle inspections at Spangdahlem AB

A vehicle safety representative uses a battery tester to check the battery voltage and starting power of a car’s battery during a winter vehicle inspection at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2022. A car battery can be negatively impacted by the winter season due to cold weather weakening and slowing down the battery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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Winter Vehicle inspections at Spangdahlem AB

A vehicle safety representative checks the brake fluid of a vehicle during a winter vehicle inspection at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2022. The inspections checked common issues that arise to ensure vehicles were safe to drive during the upcoming winter season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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Winter Vehicle inspections at Spangdahlem AB

The 52nd Fighter Wing Safety Office hosted free winter vehicle inspections at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2022. The free inspections are offered to all members of Spangdahlem each year to ensure vehicle safety and reliability through cold conditions in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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Winter Vehicle inspections at Spangdahlem AB

Vehicle safety representatives perform winter vehicle inspections at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2022. Eighty-seven vehicles were inspected during the program, which lasted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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Winter Vehicle inspections at Spangdahlem AB

The 52nd Fighter Wing Safety Office hosted free winter vehicle inspections at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2022. During winter inspections, representatives examined vehicles’ brakes, batteries and radiator fluid to ensure it complies with German regulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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An automotive technician takes the temperature of a vehicle’s radiator fluid during a winter vehicle inspection Oct. 21, 2022, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Spangdahlem AB hosts annual winter inspections like these to give car owners recommendations to improve their safety and reliability during colder months in the area (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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Winter Vehicle inspections at Spangdahlem AB

Published Oct. 24, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Imani West
52nd Fighter Wing

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- A vehicle safety representative uses a battery tester to check the battery voltage and starting power of a car’s battery during a winter vehicle inspection at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2022. A car battery can be negatively impacted by the winter season due to cold weather weakening and slowing down the battery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)