Blog | Lev Kia of Framingham

Your car's battery performs at its best when it maintains 80 degrees Fahrenheit temperature. Extremely cold or warm weather causes this perfectly balanced temperature to fluctuate, which is bad news for your battery. Extreme heat causes the chemical activity in your battery to accelerate while extremely cold temperatures cause your battery to run slowly.

During seasons when the weather is cold, warm up your car before going somewhere, but make sure you're not warming your car up in an enclosed garage. Make sure your garage is clear of debris, such as trash and storage items.  

When winter comes, it is important to have your vehicle prepared for snow and ice. At Lev Kia of Framingham, we try to help our consumers prepare for harsh road conditions. When it comes time to choose your next set of winter tires, there are three performance categories.

Studdable winter and snow tires are manufactured to provide drivers with maximum traction on ice with an optional metal stud. You can use these tires without the stud for driving on the snow, but it is best to have the stud in place when you are driving on the ice. 

There are bad things that can take place while you are driving, and you can find yourself at the side of the road in need of help. Having a roadside emergency kit in your vehicle can help you out in bad situations.

Your roadside emergency kit should include the basics such as flashlights and a first aid kit. Your kit should also include jumper cables in case your battery needs a little help from another vehicle. 

Avoiding a potential tire blowout comes down to putting in a little effort now to identify issues while they are small enough to be addressed and corrected. Here are a couple things to look out for concerning the health of your car tires.

If you notice one or more tires looks like it is low on air, get out your tire gauge to make certain. Low air pressure causes excessive wear in areas that should not be in contact with the road, increasing the chances the car experiences a tire blowout.