BITTER BLAST AHEAD: Frigid air can impact your vehicle’s performance. Check out News 12's tips to prepare.
Battery failures are the primary reason for emergency calls to AAA Northeast in winter months.
“A vehicle’s battery loses 30% of its power when the temperature drops to freezing, and 60% of its power when the temperature is near zero,” said Robert Sinclair Jr., senior manager of media relations for AAA Northeast.1. EMERGENCY ROADSIDE KIT Always carry an emergency kit that includes basic tools, a traction aid like sand or non-clumping kitty litter, jumper cables, gloves, flashlight and a charged cellphone.If it is more than three years old, consider having the battery tested. To start up during a cold snap, your car needs a fully charged battery.Proper inflation is critical. Tires lose one PSI of pressure for every 10 degrees the air temperature drops. Tires also lose about one PSI per month through normal aspiration.
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