Advice on winterizing your vehicle

NICE. So let’s move on to that. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO ENSURE YOUR CAR IS IN GOOD CONDITION TO WITHSTAND THE EXTREME COLD. MIDAS IN BENTONVILLE OFFERS SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU ENSURE A SMOOTH TRIP THIS WEEK. First, give your car a chance to warm up before you drive off, giving the fluids a moment to reach their operating temperature. Then check the strength of your battery. YOUR CAR NEEDS MORE POWER TO START IN COLDER TEMPERATURES. Be sure to pack essentials in case you get stuck on the side of the road. We’re talking water, snacks, blankets, etc

Arkansas experts offer advice on how to winterize your vehicle

It’s important to make sure your car is in good condition to withstand the extreme cold. Midas in Bentonville offered some tips to ensure a smooth ride. Give your car a chance to warm up before you drive off. This gives the fluids a moment to reach their operating temperature. Check the strength of your battery. Your car needs more power to start in colder temperatures. Pack essentials so you’re ready if you get stuck on the side of the road. This includes water, snacks, blankets, an ice scraper and even a small shovel. Make sure your tires have the best tread and the correct air pressure. “Tires that are over-inflated or under-inflated can lead to premature wear,” said Clint Crawford, Midas manager. “They can also cause unsafe conditions. Crawford said tire pressure can drop by a pound per square inch for every 10 degrees loss in temperature.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. –

It’s important to make sure your car is in good condition to withstand the extreme cold.

Midas in Bentonville shared some tips to ensure a smooth trip.

Give your car a chance to warm up before you drive off. This gives the liquids a moment to reach their operating temperature.
Check the strength of your battery. Your car requires more power to start in colder temperatures.
Pack essentials so you’re ready if you get stuck on the side of the road. This includes water, snacks, blankets, an ice scraper and even a small shovel.
Make sure your tires have the best tread and the correct air pressure.

“Tires that are over-inflated or under-inflated can cause premature wear,” said Clint Crawford, Midas manager. “They can also cause unsafe conditions.

Crawford said tire pressure can drop by a pound per square inch for every 10 degrees loss in temperature.

ByAmelia Journalton

By Amelia Journalton

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