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South Mississippi Winter Car Care Checklist
8 Things to Check Before It Hits 25°F

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1
Battery load test
Batteries older than 3 years lose cold-cranking capacity fast. MS's first hard freeze is the #1 dead-battery day.
How Matt checks it: Matt uses an electronic load tester — not a simple voltmeter — to confirm the battery holds under real starting load.
$79
includes full starting-system diagnostic
2
Coolant mix ratio
Standard 50/50 coolant freezes around -35 deg F. That sounds fine — until you remember MS sees -5 deg F some winters.
How Matt checks it: Refractometer test readings. Wrong ratio means frozen heater cores and cracked blocks.
$65
coolant system inspection + flush if needed
3
Tire pressure — cold-weather swing
Tires lose ~1 psi per 10 deg F temperature drop. Under-inflated tires in 25 deg F mornings are the leading cause of winter blowouts on MS roads.
How Matt checks it: Matt checks pressure before first drive of the day, before sun warms the tires. Adjusts to spec for your specific wheels.
$35
4-tire pressure check + top-off
4
Wiper fluid freeze point
Standard wiper fluid freezes at 20 deg F. That 'bug spray' fluid in your reservoir turns to ice the first cold snap.
How Matt checks it: Verified with a freeze-point tester. Replaced with -20 deg F rated fluid so your sprayers actually work when you need them.
$35
flush + -20 deg F fluid refill
5
Serpentine belt inspection
Cold makes cracks in rubber more audible and visible. A snapped belt at 7am on Route 28 means a tow, not a repair.
How Matt checks it: Physical inspection while running — Matt listens for belt noise and checks for glazing, cracking, and proper tension.
$55
full serpentine/accessory belt inspection
6
Oil viscosity for sub-freezing starts
5W-30 flows in a -20 deg F morning. 10W-30 does not. Wrong oil in a cold snap = no oil pressure on startup = engine damage.
How Matt checks it: Matt checks your current grade and confirms it's right for MS winter temps. Recommends upgrade if not.
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7
Washer nozzle clearance + heated nozzle check
Frozen washer nozzles are the most common 'but I can't see' call in January MS. Heated nozzles are a $30 upgrade that pays every winter morning.
How Matt checks it: Matt tests spray pattern, clears any ice blockage, and checks heated nozzle function if equipped.
$45
nozzle clearance + heated nozzle circuit check
8
Emergency kit check
Jumper cables, an emergency blanket, and a phone charger turn a 20-minute tow into a 5-minute restart. Most MS drivers have none of it.
How Matt checks it: Matt walks through what you need and where to get it. Not a service — just the mechanic telling you what actually helps.
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