Lubbock drivers should check their tires first as a freeze watch moves toward the city and surrounding counties this weekend, according to Jerry Reynolds of The Car Pro Show.
Once you have protected your plants, outdoor faucets, and pets, the parked car is next. Reynolds says every owner should check their tires when temperatures dip below freezing. Deflated tires hurt mileage, and they cut traction, which makes them a real risk on the road.
Fluids come second. Antifreeze keeps the radiator from freezing, so look for cracks or leaks that could turn a bad day into an expensive nightmare. AMSOIL has a step-by-step blog on checking fluid levels at home. Cold can also make car parts brittle, especially ones that already have small cracks or fractures.
Nobody wants to be running late when it's 20 degrees out and the car refuses to start or the tires sag. Batteries and heating round out the advice, and the full list of winter tips lives on The Car Pro website.
A few minutes of checking before the freeze can save you a costly breakdown after it.
Common questions
What should Lubbock drivers check first on their car before a freeze?
- Check your tires first. Jerry Reynolds of The Car Pro Show says every owner should do this when temperatures dip below freezing. Deflated tires hurt your mileage and cut traction, which makes them a real risk on the road. Fluids come second, after the tires.
Why do fluids and antifreeze matter when it freezes?
- Antifreeze keeps the radiator from freezing. Reynolds says fluids come second after tires, and drivers should look for cracks or leaks that could turn a bad day into an expensive nightmare. AMSOIL has a step-by-step blog on checking fluid levels at home.
Can cold weather damage parts on my car?
- Yes, cold can make car parts brittle, especially ones that already have small cracks or fractures. A freeze watch is moving toward Lubbock and surrounding counties this weekend, so Reynolds says to check tires first, then fluids, before temperatures dip below freezing.
