It’s no secret it’s summer in Texas and it’s HOT! But the only thing that we’re dealing with is sweat and a high electricity bill, right?
Wrong.
Turns out you can blame the heat for some of your car troubles, including varying tire pressure and an emptying gas tank.
Here’s a few things to keep an eye on in the heat:
— Hot weather can be the cause of your tire pressure light coming on. According to AccuWeather, those triple digit temps can make your tires expand and over-inflate and a few pounds of air pressure can make a big difference. That change can cause a tire to pop.
Even if the tire doesn’t give out, over-inflation can cause a tire to prematurely wear and interfere with braking. Meaning you will be shelling out cash for some new tires a lot quicker than you would like.
— You’re not the only one getting thirsty. Firestone says high temperatures can evaporate your battery's vital liquids and weaken its charge. AAA reports that it responded to 1.8 million battery-related service calls in the summer of 2018. Don’t be one of those people, go get your battery checked out.
— Filling up more than usual? Gas evaporates quicker in a hot vehicle. Keeping your car in a garage or at least the shade as much as possible will improve your fuel economy.
WFAA weather:
- How Oncor powered up DFW after the storm
- Meteorologist Colleen Coyle says farewell after nine years with WFAA
- Days with 'feels like' temps of 100 degrees could double in coming decades: study
- The extreme heat can kill you. Take it seriously.
- Alaska's largest city has hit 90 degrees for the first time ever
