Holleman says when drivers crank their vehicle up in the cold, there’s a higher chance for the vehicle to stall.
Holleman also says vehicle batteries don’t always react well to colder weather and advises starting up a vehicle a couple of minutes before driving to get to a more efficient temperature. “Another thing to is tire pressure too, a lot of tire pressure goes down when it gets really cold,” said Holleman.
Whether it shows up on a vehicle dashboard or not, checking a vehicle’s tire pressure and adjusting the pressure as needed is ideal.And if you don’t feel confident checking yourself, Holleman says to get a vehicle fully inspected. Holleman says these inspections are precautionary to prevent from you being stalled on the side of the road.Holleman says it doesn’t hurt to have extra blankets and water.If you’re looking for an auto shop that does car inspections,Not reading this story on the WSFA News App? Get news alerts FASTER and FREE in the