
{"id":1863,"date":"2019-09-27T13:03:02","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T18:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/kimbercreekford\/?p=1863"},"modified":"2019-09-27T13:03:02","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T18:03:02","slug":"how-do-i-get-my-car-ready-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/how-do-i-get-my-car-ready-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Get My Car Ready for Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It isn\u2019t fun to talk about, but winter is coming. Winter comes and goes every year, but we still dread its arrival. Snow and ice on the roads can create a lot of difficult situations. It can be especially difficult for our cars.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The extreme temperatures are not kind to our cars. The severe cold can reach deep into the inner workings of our cars, so it\u2019s important to take some preventative action. If you take the time to winterize your car, then you can potentially save some money and headaches. We\u2019ll show you how to protect your car in the frigid winter.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Properly Winterize a Car<\/h2>\n<p>The first thing you need to do is to check your tires. If you have a set of all-season tires, then you might want to consider getting winter tires. When the weather is consistently below freezing, you are going to want to switch your tires. Winter tires give you better performance and grip in the winter. You should also make sure you change your windshield wipers and fluid to give yourself a fresh start for the winter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-2\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2019\/10\/tires-on-snow_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2019\/10\/tires-on-snow_o-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a tire on snow\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2019\/10\/02081047\/tires-on-snow_o-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2019\/10\/02081047\/tires-on-snow_o.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2023\/09\/Car-mechanics-inspecting-an-engine_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2023\/09\/Car-mechanics-inspecting-an-engine_o-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Mechanic looking at a car engine\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2023\/09\/02081039\/Car-mechanics-inspecting-an-engine_o-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2023\/09\/02081039\/Car-mechanics-inspecting-an-engine_o.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t replace your tires, then you should at least check the pressure and adjust it if needed. You can also\u00a0look into\u00a0changing your oil, a thinner oil can help prevent freezing or clogging. Right now, is a good time to check any belts and hoses as well. Giving your car a check can help spot any problems before they become too serious. You should also prepare for the worst and have emergency supplies packed just in case something happens.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/does-an-electric-engine-work-in-cold-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Does An Electric Engine Work in Cold Weather?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Ford Vehicle Services in Pine Creek, MN<\/h2>\n<p>You can<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/schedule-car-maintenance-or-auto-repair-pine-river-mn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> schedule an appointment here at Kimber Creek Ford<\/a> if you want to get a tune-up before winter. Feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/contact-kimber-creek-ford-in-pine-river-mn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">give us a call<\/a> and we\u2019ll be happy to help however we can.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It isn\u2019t fun to talk about, but winter is coming. Winter comes and goes every year, but we still dread its arrival. Snow and ice on the roads can create a lot of difficult situations. It can be especially difficult for our cars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3547,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We will give you all the tips and tricks to show you how to properly winterize a car. 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