KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As temperatures plunge below zero across West Michigan, extreme cold is doing more than making mornings uncomfortable, it’s putting added stress on vehicles and increasing the risk of breakdowns and crashes.
Automotive experts say freezing conditions affect nearly every part of a vehicle, from battery performance to tire pressure, fluids and traction.
During prolonged cold snaps, roadside assistance providers typically see a spike in calls related to dead batteries, vehicles that will not start and cars sliding off icy roads…