How bad is it for my vehicle (Jeep Wrangler) if its parked outdoors during a cold Utah winter?

I am worried about the harmful effects the winter weather (rain, snow, cold) may have on my Jeep.How bad is it for my vehicle (Jeep Wrangler) if its parked outdoors during a cold Utah winter?
The biggest issues will be your radiator and salt. Make sure your radiator coolant is adequate for really, really cold temperatures, depending on where it will be located. Likewise, in bad weather, UDOT tends to put a lot of salt on the roads. We just got a used car that has tremendous body damage from commuting down I-80. But, I might note that I leave my car outside all year round and have for decades. The only bad aspect is that you have to clear snow off at times.
My Jeep was parked outside year round for a couple years with no ill effects. I'm in northern Indiana so we have some killer winters here. Just make sure that if you run it though the car wash occasionally to get all the road salt off the underbody. If you have a soft top you'll need to be careful with the windows, they crack very easily in the cold. Otherwise have fun in the snow.How bad is it for my vehicle (Jeep Wrangler) if its parked outdoors during a cold Utah winter?
I would worry about my heater, a rag top can't hold in much heat!
If you are only worried about the exterior of the car they are absolutely right. If you are worried about the wear on the engine you might want to read some great winter tips at; http://www.cartalk.com/content/columns/A鈥?/a> or even invest in a extrerior engine block warmer http://www.padheaters.com or http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Produ鈥?/a>How bad is it for my vehicle (Jeep Wrangler) if its parked outdoors during a cold Utah winter?
i would be worried about salt from the and paint damage
Besides filling the gas tank and checking the oil, battery and anti-freeze on your car, it's equally important to let cars warm-up.



The dangers of starting a completely cold car "metal fatigue in the car, the engine oil isn't going to be where it needs to be, that can cause extreme wear and tear in situations where there should be oil in certain places, the oil doesn't flow when it's cold.



Keeping your vehicle clean by frequenting a professional car wash every 10 days is one of the best defenses in protecting its finish.



Professional car washes use biodegradable cleaning solutions, far less water than do-it-yourselfers.



One of the most critical times to wash your vehicle is immediately after a rainfall. Even after the lightest rain shower, the water evaporates, but the acid remains on the vehicle's finish. Acid rain is caused when high concentrations of emissions from fossil-fuel burning engines or plants react with your car's paint to form sulfuric and nitric acids. Although you cannot prevent acid rain, you can keep it from ruining your vehicle's finish by removing it at a professional car wash.



In some parts of the country, mud is so prevalent that it causes a constant problem for vehicle finishes. Unfortunately, the importance of cleaning mud from the undercarriage is often overlooked by motorists. Undercarriage treatments, offered by most car washes, remove caked-on mud that holds moisture to metal and causes rust and body rot around wheel wells and door sills.



Snow and sleet can result in the same damaging effects as acid rain and are often compounded by chemicals in road salt. To prevent this damage, washing your vehicle during the winter is highly recommended -- especially in geographic areas where snow and road salt are plentiful. This potential for damage can be minimized and even eliminated by the following ICA suggestions for cold weather car washing:



If at a full-service car wash, ask one of the attendants to thoroughly dry the area around the inside of the door and trunk, as well as around the area where a power antenna is mounted to the car. (This is usually done without being asked, but it doesn't hurt to offer a reminder.) If at an exterior-only or self-service car wash, bring a few extra dry towels with you to perform these tasks yourself.



Immediately after washing the vehicle, open and close all doors, the trunk, and other outside parts of the car with locks several times before parking it. Periodically apply a good silicone spray to all weather stripping during freezing weather. (Water will not collect evenly on silicone-treated surfaces.) A professional car wash can help protect your vehicle from the harsh elements of the fall and winter weather. When you follow these basic car care tips, you'll extend the life of your vehicle's appearance, and feel great driving a clean car.