 Well, our current temperature is 9 below 0 and it's only going to get colder tonight. And with these temperatures, you need your coat, gloves, and scarf, of course. But it's also important to make sure your car is winterized. Because these temperatures do put a strain on your vehicle, you've probably noticed. Now, you want to make sure you've had your regular maintenance done. And oil change is one of the things you should consider. Most cars run on a multi-viscosity oil and oil could be thick. If you're overdue for an oil change, your car may not start as well. Double check your fluids and walk around your car or truck and check to make sure that tires aren't flat as well. For every 10 degrees of ambient temperature change, your tires change one pound. So, last time you had your tires checked, let's say it was 70 degrees out and now it's 10 below, you could have an 8 to 9 pound difference in your tire pressures. That can leave you stranded if that tire gets too low and the bead should break loose from the rim on the tire. Just had to put some air in my tires, in fact, last week. Having a cold weather kit is also a good idea. A jumper cables are good, but only if you know how to use them and a blanket to keep warm. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.