When you wake up with freezing temperatures the last thing you need is a car that won't start.
Auto mechanics believe it's important to give your care a little extra care before the weather starts to freeze to prevent breakdowns.
Auto Specialist Trey Alexander with Tao Autocare said you should start your car and let it warm up before driving to your destination. He explains this will give your engine time to warm up and also get the fluids running.
There's also a lot of advice that requires work under your hood. Alexander said topping off your fluids, especially the antifreeze is a good idea.
"If you need your vehicle to drive to work, home or school it's pretty important to check all your fluids at least once a month to be sure everything is topped off and running properly," said Alexander.
Alexander said most people don't realize that cold weather can virtually zap your battery.
"At times you can hear your car starting to turn over slower and slower -- that's usually a good idea to get it checked," said Alexander. "It could leave you stranded."
When it comes to your tires, Alexander said you should check the pressure about once a week.
"As it heats up outside the tires expand and when it cools down they contract a lot and it sucks the air out of the tires," said Alexander. "It really takes a toll on your gas mileage too and the way the vehicle handles."
Alexander said you should never pour hot water on your windshield.
When you wake up with freezing temperatures the last thing you need is a car that won't start.
Auto mechanics believe it's important to give your care a little extra care before the weather starts to freeze to prevent breakdowns.
Auto Specialist Trey Alexander with Tao Autocare said you should start your car and let it warm up before driving to your destination. He explains this will give your engine time to warm up and also get the fluids running.
There's also a lot of advice that requires work under your hood. Alexander said topping off your fluids, especially the antifreeze is a good idea.
"If you need your vehicle to drive to work, home or school it's pretty important to check all your fluids at least once a month to be sure everything is topped off and running properly," said Alexander.
Alexander said most people don't realize that cold weather can virtually zap your battery.
"At times you can hear your car starting to turn over slower and slower -- that's usually a good idea to get it checked," said Alexander. "It could leave you stranded."
When it comes to your tires, Alexander said you should check the pressure about once a week.
"As it heats up outside the tires expand and when it cools down they contract a lot and it sucks the air out of the tires," said Alexander. "It really takes a toll on your gas mileage too and the way the vehicle handles."
Alexander said you should never pour hot water on your windshield.
