6 tips to keep your car running during a deep freeze

John Tuohy
View Comments

With a deep freeze forecast over the next several days, a few tricks could help you keep your car running.

The AAA Hoosier Motor Club offers these suggestions:

1. Make sure your gas tank is filled up at least half way to avoid gas line freeze-up.

2. Spray WD-40 or another general purpose lubricant into key holes to prevent frozen locks.

3. If locks are frozen, spray WD-40 or another de-icing fluid from a warm can directly into the lock but never pour hot water on a lock or force a key into the lock.

4. Do not wash your car, especially if it's going to sit outside.

5. To prevent wiper blade and wiper motor damage, be sure the wipers are free of ice and snow and turned off before starting an automobile engine.

6. Do not warm up a car in an enclosed area and never leave a vehicle unattended with the engine running.


View Comments