Why you should keep at least half a tank of gas in your car during winter
![](https://i.cbc.ca/1.3916172.1517249686!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_780/gas-prices.jpg)
If you’ve ever worried about whether the gas in your car will freeze in the winter, fear not. But it’s not a bad idea to keep the tank at least half full when the temperature dips below zero.
The Reason You Should Keep Your Car's Gas Tank Full in Cold Weather
![](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/220106143550-snow-car-preparedness-restricted.jpg?q=h_1953,w_2930,x_0,y_0)
You need these things in your car in case of severe winter storms
![](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/572215-istock-529157243-e74c92ad776e56bfded7395ddade4f48.jpg)
Why You Need to Keep Your Car's Gas Tank Full in Cold Weather
Can a frozen gasoline burn? - Quora
![](https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-thumb-5796734-100-OX6npORoysPOKbpSfLIGduh8kjcEPUcS.jpeg)
How cold does it have to be to freeze gasoline in fuel lines? How do I prevent that from happening? - Quora
![](https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-thumb-43579414-100-swxtdrfghseimqpqyjriprbahsduzczr.jpeg)
Does kerosene freeze? - Quora
![](https://www.armourinsurance.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/pumping-gas.jpg?width=900&name=pumping-gas.jpg)
True or False? You should always fill your gas tank full rather than adding $10 - $20 at a time.
![](https://assets.bridgestonetire.com/content/dam/consumer/bst/na/learn/tips-to-winterize-your-car.png)
Tips for Winterizing Your Car
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/car-snow-winter-shutterstock_1280428003.jpg?fit=680%2C680)
The Freezing Point of Gasoline and Its Effect on Your Car
![](https://roadsafetyatwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/featured-siw-drivers-3.jpg)
Shift into Winter - For drivers - Road Safety at Work
![](https://www.cooneyconway.com/sites/default/files/image-uploads/winter-driving.jpg)
14 Tips for Driving in Extreme Winter Conditions
![](https://images.cars.com/cldstatic/wp-content/uploads/ford-transit-xl-2020-04-detail--exterior--fueling--gas-station--red.jpg)
What Happens When You Fill Up With Too Much Gas?
During the winter, should you always keep the gas tank full? If so, why? - Quora