It’s hard to believe that fall is just a couple of weeks away.
As the temperatures begin to drop, we recommend that drivers be watchful of a few items.
Tire pressure
Drastic changes in temperature can lead to tire pressure loss. Tire pressure should be checked at least a couple of times each year, or when an oil change is performed.
Read more about when and how to check your car’s tire pressure.
If all of the tires have low tire pressure, it’s most likely due to the temperature change. However, if one tire is much lower than the others, it may indicate a leak.
Having low tire pressure can cause additional tire wear and makes it more difficult to control your vehicle in an emergency.
Checking the tire pressure
Car battery
Weak car batteries tend to go bad when it’s extremely hot or cold outside. A car not starting could mean that the battery is dead.
Learn about other possible reasons why a car won’t start.
You should also watch for the battery alert light, which is a sign that there is a problem with the battery or it’s low on power.
Testing the battery
Windshield Washer Fluid Concentration
As strange as it sounds, your vehicle’s windshield wiper fluid concentration is something you should consider as it gets colder.
During the summer, some people dilute windshield washer fluid to save money. If that diluted fluid is in the system during the fall and the temperature drops low enough, it can freeze.
Windshield
