How Cold Weather Affects Your Car

🚗 How Cold Weather Affects Your Car, and How Twin Peaks Auto Repair Can Help

Cold weather can affect everything from your battery to your tires, reducing performance and reliability. At Twin Peaks Auto Repair, we want to help you understand how the cold impacts your vehicle—and what you can do to prevent winter car trouble.

🔋 1. Your Battery Works Harder

Cold temperatures weaken your battery’s ability to hold a charge, which means your engine may struggle to start on freezing mornings.
Tip: Have your battery tested before winter and replace it if it’s more than three years old.

🛢 2. Engine Oil Thickens in the Cold

When it’s cold, motor oil thickens, making it harder for your engine to turn over and get proper lubrication.
Tip: Use oil with the correct winter viscosity recommended for your vehicle—our technicians can check and change it for you.

❄️ 3. Tire Pressure Drops

For every 10°F the temperature drops, tire pressure decreases by about 1 PSI. Low tire pressure means reduced traction and poor fuel economy.
Tip: Stop by Twin Peaks Auto Repair for a quick tire pressure check and top-off anytime this winter.

💨 4. Fluids Can Freeze or Thicken

Coolant, transmission fluid, and windshield washer fluid can thicken or even freeze if not rated for low temperatures.
Tip: Let our team inspect your vehicle’s fluids and ensure your antifreeze is at the right strength for winter.

⛽ 5. Fuel Efficiency Decreases

Engines take longer to reach operating temperature in cold weather, and idling burns extra fuel.
Tip: Limit idling time and drive gently until your vehicle warms up.

🧊 6. Belts and Hoses Can Crack

Rubber components stiffen in cold weather, making them more likely to crack or snap.
Tip: Schedule a pre-winter inspection to catch any wear before it becomes a problem.

🚘 7. Ice and Moisture Cause Frustrations

Frozen locks, wipers, and door seals are common in Longmont winters.
Tip: Use a silicone spray on door seals and replace old wiper blades before the first snow hits.

❄️ Stay Ahead of the Cold with Twin Peaks Auto Repair

Winter in Northern Colorado can be tough on your vehicle—but with the right maintenance, it doesn’t have to be. Our certified technicians at Twin Peaks Auto Repair in Longmont, CO are here to help keep your car reliable, safe, and ready for the road all season long.

👉 Schedule your winter vehicle inspection today!
Call us at (insert phone number) or visit TwinPeaksAutoRepair.com to book your appointment.