冷中西部天气增加了车辆风险;专家敦促检查电池、轮胎和紧急用品。 Cold Midwest weather raises vehicle risks; experts urge battery checks, tire care, and emergency supplies.

随着中西部寒冷的气温回升,车辆专家警告极端寒冷会增加电池故障、引擎故障和轮胎问题的风险,敦促司机测试电池,检查轮胎压力和胎面,并进行日常维修。 As frigid Midwest temperatures return, vehicle experts warn extreme cold increases risks of battery failure, engine trouble, and tire issues, urging drivers to test batteries, check tire pressure and tread, and perform routine maintenance. 机械师建议使用块状加热器,将油箱保持半满,并携带紧急用品,如跳绳、毯子和铲子。 Mechanics recommend using block heaters, keeping gas tanks half-full, and carrying emergency supplies like jumper cables, blankets, and a shovel. 冷天气会增加油脂,降低电池效率,冷冻冷却剂,而冷冻的雨巾和门需要小心处理。 Cold weather can thicken oil, reduce battery efficiency, and freeze coolant, while frozen wipers and doors require careful handling. 在冬季前准备车辆有助于防止故障和确保冰冷道路的安全。 Preparing vehicles before winter helps prevent breakdowns and ensures safety on icy roads.