Extremely cold temperatures can often lead to car issues, like dead batteries, fluids thickening, underinflated tires, and more. Here are some common car problems you should watch out for this winter, and what to do if you encounter them.
Dead batteries

Extreme heat or cold can increase your battery's rate of discharge, according to us. While summer heat often evaporates the water in the electrolyte mixture, winter temperatures slow the chemical reactions inside the battery.

"People often have battery issues when it's cold, because it takes more power to turn the starter," said Eric Sarrow, the service manager. "You should check your charging system before the winter, because the cold is really tough on electrical systems."

It's always a good idea to have your battery tested before the winter, but some common signs of a dying battery are dim headlights, an unusual-sounding horn, or a smell of sulfur or rotten eggs.

One way to avoid dead batteries is to keep your car in a garage for the winter, even if it's not heated. But if you find yourself dealing with a dead battery, you can always try to start it with a set of jumper cables attached to a running car's battery before calling the tow truck.