In extremely low temperatures, a dead car battery can come out of nowhere. It's important to check your car battery regularly and be prepared for car troubles in winter conditions.

This winter weather has put a strain on everything, schools, and infrastructure, and while those things take our focus — it’s important to not forget about your car.

During cold weather snaps, AAA reports that dead batteries are one of the top service calls they receive. According to AAA, a car battery loses a third of its power in freezing weather and as the temperature drops the oil in your car thickens and parts move slower causing your battery to use more power to turn over and start the engine.

It’s the dead of winter in Chicago, with a cold weather advisory in place, wind chills as low as -30 — and your car won’t start. Hopefully this isn’t a familiar scene. But according to AAA, cold temperatures can leave you with a dead or stressed car battery.

A spokesperson from AAA tells us that dead batteries are one of the most common service calls they receive during extreme cold weather. Experts suggest

AAA: Cold temperatures can wreak havoc on your car's battery

Those cold winter mornings, especially with the recent spurt of cold days, can be particularly tough for us to get started in the morning, as well as our cars.