Drivers should check their tires, fluids, and battery before this weekend's freeze watch hits Lubbock and the surrounding counties, according to Jerry Reynolds of The Car Pro Show.
Reynolds, who works with Texas-based automotive professionals, says tires come first once temperatures dip below freezing. Deflated tires hurt mileage, and they cut traction, which makes them a serious risk on the road.
Fluids come next. Your radiator relies on antifreeze to keep important parts under the hood from freezing, so look for cracks or leaks before they turn into an expensive problem. For fluid levels, AMSOIL has a step-by-step guide to checking them right at home. Cold also makes car parts brittle, especially where small cracks or fractures already exist.
If you have already protected your plants, outdoor faucets, and pets, the parked car is the next job. Nobody wants to be running late on a 20-degree morning with a car that won't start or tires that sit low. Batteries and heating round out the expert advice, and the full list of tips lives on The Car Pro website.
A cracked part you ignore this week could be the one that goes.
Common questions
What should I check on my car before the Lubbock freeze?
- Check your tires, fluids, and battery before this weekend's freeze watch hits Lubbock and the surrounding counties, says Jerry Reynolds of The Car Pro Show. Tires come first once temperatures dip below freezing, followed by fluids such as antifreeze. Look for cracks or leaks before they become an expensive problem.
Why do my tires matter when it freezes?
- Tires come first because deflated tires hurt your mileage and cut traction, which makes them a serious risk on the road, according to Jerry Reynolds. Once temperatures dip below freezing, tires are the first thing to check. Reynolds works with Texas-based automotive professionals.
Why do I need to check my antifreeze before a freeze?
- Antifreeze keeps important parts under the hood from freezing, because your radiator relies on it. Look for cracks or leaks now, before they turn into an expensive problem. Cold also makes car parts brittle, especially where small cracks or fractures already exist. AMSOIL has a step-by-step guide to checking fluid levels at home.
