
{"id":991,"date":"2017-09-13T16:13:43","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T21:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/houstonford\/?p=991"},"modified":"2017-09-13T16:13:43","modified_gmt":"2017-09-13T21:13:43","slug":"how-to-get-your-vehicle-ready-for-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/how-to-get-your-vehicle-ready-for-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruise easy through the beautiful Northwoods this autumn!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How to get your vehicle ready for fall<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s hard to believe it, but summer is almost over. The kids are getting ready for school, it will be Labor Day soon, and before we know it the\u00a0Northwoods\u00a0will undergo\u00a0its\u00a0annual\u00a0metamorphosis. Before you cruise among the reds, yellows, pinks, and golds, you should make sure all of your car&#8217;s\u00a0maintenance\u00a0and cold-weather prep is taken care of. Keep reading to learn how to get your vehicle ready for the fall.<!--more-->\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Check it out:\u00a0<\/b><b>[<\/b><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houstonford.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-a-damaged-tire\/\"><b><i>What should you do if you get a flat tire on the road?<\/i><\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>]<\/b><\/p>\n<h3>Getting your car prepped for cold weather<\/h3>\n<p>Generally speaking, you&#8217;ll want to make sure\u00a0that all\u00a0of your cars general maintenance such as oil changes\u00a0and\u00a0tire\u00a0rotations are all taken care of when driving into fall. When you take your car in, make sure to get a multi-point inspection to assess any possible problems that cold weather may further magnify. There are a few things you&#8217;ll want to give special attention to, so check out the list below to learn more!<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<div class=\"one_half\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4171 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2017\/09\/Fall-Driving-B_b.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Driving\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2017\/09\/02081509\/Fall-Driving-B_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2017\/09\/02081509\/Fall-Driving-B_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half_last\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4173 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2017\/09\/Fall-Driving-B1_b-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Driving\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2017\/09\/02081509\/Fall-Driving-B1_b-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2017\/09\/02081509\/Fall-Driving-B1_b-1-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inspect your wiper blades\u00a0<\/b>| A good pair of wiper blades help tremendously. Your wiper blades go through a lot, and you should replace them seasonally for obstruction-free vision through your windshield.\u00a0\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check\u00a0<\/b><b>you<\/b><b>r<\/b><b>\u00a0tires<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b>| Chances are high, down here, that we won\u2019t be dealing with any snow, but it makes sense to check your tires for balding or defects. The increased rain in winter gives us plenty of slippery surfaces to deal with on the road.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check your brakes\u00a0<\/b>| Much like your tires, damaged or old brakes can cause major problems when it comes to inclement weather out on the roads. Make sure to get these checked and\/or repaired before it gets cold!\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check the lights\u00a0<\/b>| One of our least favorite things about fall and winter are the short days. In fall, it\u2019s more and more possible that you will be driving at night, so take time to check your car\u2019s interior and exterior lights. You don\u2019t want to get caught out in the dark on this issue!\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houstonford.com\/schedule-car-maintenance-or-auto-repair-pine-river-mn\"><b>Click here to schedule maintenance and get your vehicle ready for fall!<\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Think we missed something? Let us know what tips you have for driving with your pooch in the comments below! Make sure to follow our blog for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jackingramnissan.com\/blog\/category\/tips-tricks\/\">more automotive tips and tricks<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to get your vehicle ready for fall It&#8217;s hard to believe it, but summer is almost over. The kids are getting ready for school, it will be Labor Day soon, and before we know it the\u00a0Northwoods\u00a0will undergo\u00a0its\u00a0annual\u00a0metamorphosis. 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