says the extremely cold weather could have an impact on older vehicles that have not been properly maintained.Those who don’t stay on top of the oil changes on those older cars could be walking home during this next round of cold weather.Before you drive off, check your windshield wipers and the washer fluid. Adding a special agent or even isopropyl alcohol from home can help keep the water from freezing.
Low tire pressure or worn-out tires can also cause wheels to slip. Make sure you check them to be safe. “The cold will affect water pumps, it will affect radiators, it will affect those things,” Miller explains. “You may hear a belt squeal or something like that, but overall, you’re not going to hear anything that’s going to be super detrimental.”
You weather guys make a GIANT FUSS over a little cold and rain. This is Colorado right now. Your heads would explode if you had to report weather like this.