{"id":644,"date":"2016-10-11T10:03:10","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T15:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/houstonford\/?p=644"},"modified":"2026-02-27T21:24:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:24:45","slug":"how-to-prep-your-car-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/how-to-prep-your-car-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepping your car for winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to prep your car for winter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to safe driving, it\u2019s never too early to start prepping your car for winter. And here in the great state of Minnesota, we know that the first big snowstorm could be lurking around any corner. That\u2019s why we here at Kimber Creek Ford of Pine River<\/strong> have put together some tips and tricks for drivers looking to get their vehicle ready for the winter months. Keep reading for our tips on how to prep your car for winter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of things that you can do now to help get your vehicle in top-shape for the winter. Being ready when the snow hits can make a big difference when it comes to maximizing your safety on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stock up on winter supplies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Putting a \u201cwinter supply\u201d box in your car is great in the event of a break down. Keep a box full of supplies like a flashlight, road flares, first-aid kit, a few blankets, a set of warm clothes for the driver, extra gloves, a radio, a phone charger, bag of sand, an extra ice scraper and snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check your engine coolant and antifreeze levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to have these levels properly monitored in the winter to ensure that your vehicle doesn\u2019t freeze up when left to sit in freezing temperatures. This can make a big difference when you\u2019re in a rush in the morning and your vehicle won\u2019t start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check your tire pressure and treads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Having your tires properly inflated, and not worn is integral to keeping control of your vehicle when the roads are icy. You can easily check your tire pressure on your own using a tire gauge, and fill them up at just about any gas station. You can also check your tire\u2019s treads using the \u201cLincoln Test\u201d \u2013 just insert a penny in your tire\u2019s treads, head inward. If you still see all of Lincoln\u2019s head, it\u2019s time to start thinking about replacing your tires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Once winter rolls in, you might also want to consider switching to winter tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use winter windshield wiper fluid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While regular windshield wiper fluid freezes quickly in the winter, rendering it sometimes worse than useless, winter windshield wiper fluid is designed to loosen ice and snow from your windshield, and won\u2019t freeze itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have any questions about preparing your vehicle for the winter, contact us here<\/a> at Houston Ford of Pine River. If you\u2019re interested in learning more about how to care for your ride, be sure to check out the rest of our blog!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How to prep your car for winter When it comes to safe driving, it\u2019s never too early to start prepping your car for winter. And here in the great state of Minnesota, we know that the first big snowstorm could be lurking around any corner. That\u2019s why we here at Kimber Creek Ford of Pine […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4153,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18,4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n