Winter is right around the corner. You need to make sure that your car is in good shape before the winter comes. The cold weather can damage your car in the following ways.

Tire Pressure

Cold weather can cause a decrease in tire pressure while your car has stopped. The tire pressure can also increase while you are driving. That is why it is important for you to check the tire pressure on a regular basis. Changes in tire pressure can lead to a blowout.

Battery

The cold weather can destroy your battery. You may find that it is difficult for you to start your engine. That is why many people find that their battery works fine any other time of the year, but it may stop working in the winter. There are a few things that you can do in order to protect your battery.

Turn off all of the power accessories when you park your car. That stops your battery from draining.

Salty Roads

People put salt on the roads in order to prevent ice from forming on them. Even though this is designed to make it easier for you to drive, it can do a lot of damage to your car. The best thing that you can do to prevent the salt from damaging your car is to wash it on a regular basis.

Thickening Fluid

The fluid in your car is likely to thicken in the winter months. It will be harder for the fluid in the car to move. The best thing that you can do to get the fluid to move is to warm your car up for 10 to 15 minutes. It is also important to check the fluid in order to ensure that they are at the right level. Furthermore, you should flush the fluids.

Winter Tires

It is a good idea to switch out your regular tires for winter tires. Regular tires may not be able to handle driving through the snow and ice. Keep in mind that your insurance company may give you a discount for switching out the tires.