Posted on: 1/1/2026
Cold snaps are hard on the parts that put power to the ground. Grease thickens, rubber boots stiffen, and road salt works into metal seams. Without a little attention, those conditions turn small cracks into torn boots and quiet wear into the classic parking-lot click. Here is a practical winter plan to keep axles and CV joints quiet, smooth, and reliable. Why Cold Weather Targets CVs And Axles CV joints rely on pliable rubber boots and healthy grease. In low temperatures, rubber loses flexibility, and tiny surface checks become real splits as the suspension moves. At the same time, the grease thickens, which pulls more on the boot as the joint articulates. Salt and slush spray into wheel wells, and any pinhole in a boot lets contamination replace clean grease. That grit accelerates wear on the bearings and cage until the joint clicks on tight turns or vibrate ... read more