Wichita Winter Car Battery Care Quiz
Let’s have some fun! Winter is here, and with it comes temperatures that can test our car and truck batteries as much as this short quiz tests our knowledge. So, in this blog the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pros challenges your know-how when it comes to your car or truck’s battery and how it is affected by Wichita’s coldest of seasons. Get ready… take this winter car battery quiz and let’s test our skills proud Wichitans!
Ready. Set. Go!
1. When a cold front rolls in across the Kansas plains, which symptom is most likely a sign your battery is struggling?
A. Radio switching to country stations only
B. Engine cranking slowly in the morning
C. Headlights mysteriously brighter
D. Your GPS insisting you reroute to the Bahamas
2. Wichita winters often dip into the teens. At what outdoor temperature does battery capacity noticeably drop?
A. 50°F
B. 32°F
C. 20°F and below
D. Only when there’s a Chiefs game
3. You park outside near Keeper of the Plains. To help your battery survive an overnight freeze, what should you do?
A. Leave interior lights on for warmth
B. Disconnect the battery completely
C. Make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight
D. Place it under a Wichita State hoodie
4. Your car struggles to start after a frosty Wichita morning. What’s the safest move?
A. Keep cranking the ignition until it starts or the neighbors complain
B. Turn off accessories (heater, radio), wait a moment, then try again
C. Push-start it down Kellogg
D. Pour hot water on the battery
5. When should Wichita drivers consider having a battery tested before winter hits?
A. Only after snowfall reaches a foot
B. Every fall, especially if the battery is 3+ years old
C. Only if the tornado sirens go off
D. Never—batteries thrive on fear
6. Winter Car Battery Quiz: True or False
Extreme Kansas temperature swings—from 70° one day to 10° the next—can reduce battery lifespan.
7. Winter Car Battery Quiz Bonus Question:
Which Wichita spot is not an ideal place to discover your battery is dead?
A. Towne East parking lot
B. Sedgwick County Zoo
C. The QT pump during morning rush
D. Anywhere north of the wind line on Kellogg
❄️ Answer Key for Our Winter Car Battery Quiz
1. B — Engine cranking slowly in the morning
2. C — 20°F and below
3. C — Make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight
4. B — Turn off accessories, wait a moment, then try again
5. B — Every fall, especially if the battery is 3+ years old
6. True — Extreme temperature swings shorten battery life
7. Trick question… they’re all terrible places to discover a dead battery!
Tracy’s Tire Pros can help you take the best care of your vehicle. And they have three locations for your convenience: West Maple Street auto care and auto repair, East First Street N. and West 21st Street N. Furthermore, Tracy’s Automotive is a proud dealer for Jasper Engines and Vogue Performance Exhaust systems.
