{"id":44283,"date":"2026-10-26T14:30:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T19:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=44283"},"modified":"2026-10-26T14:35:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T19:35:49","slug":"how-to-get-car-ready-for-winter-complete-car-prep-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/how-to-get-car-ready-for-winter-complete-car-prep-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your Car Ready for Winter: A Complete Cold-Weather Preparation Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 id=\"how-to-get-your-car-ready-for-winter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Your Car Ready for Winter<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first major cold snap always seems to arrive faster than expected. One day you&#8217;re driving comfortably in mild temperatures, and the next you&#8217;re scraping frost off your windshield before sunrise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter weather in the Midwest can be tough on your vehicle. Freezing temperatures, snow-covered roads, ice, salt, and reduced visibility all put extra strain on your car, truck, or SUV. Preparing your vehicle before winter arrives can help you avoid unexpected breakdowns, improve safety, and give you confidence when driving in challenging conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re heading to work, hauling equipment, or planning holiday road trips, here&#8217;s everything you need to do to get your car ready for winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"quick-winter-car-checklist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Winter Car Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before temperatures drop, make sure you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Test your battery &#8211; Get tested free at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/store-finder\/\">stores<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/tires\/\">tire<\/a> tread and tire pressure &#8211; Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/automotive-service\/\">auto service department<\/a> can check for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspect windshield wipers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refill <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/windshield-wiper-fluid-de-icers\/\">windshield <\/a>washer fluid with winter formula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/antifreeze-and-coolants\/\">antifreeze <\/a>and coolant levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test your heater and defroster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspect brakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace worn-out lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/s\/?subcat_id=08010806&amp;keyword=emergency\">emergency winter kit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule preventive maintenance if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s take a closer look at each step.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-category-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-category-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-prev\" data-cy=\"carousel-prev\" disabled aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-back\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-next\" data-cy=\"carousel-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-forward\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-container bb-category-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category-list carousel-track\" data-cy=\"blains-carousel-carousel\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/windshield-wiper-blades\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/08010416\/20190716155829.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/windshield-wiper-blades\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Windshield Wiper Blades<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/windshield-wiper-blades\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/automotive-brakes\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/080302\/20160901161817.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/automotive-brakes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Automotive Brakes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/automotive-brakes\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/tire-repair-kits-and-patching-supplies\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/08031518\/20190716155916.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/tire-repair-kits-and-patching-supplies\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Tire Repair Kits and Patching Supplies<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/tire-repair-kits-and-patching-supplies\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/antifreeze-and-coolants\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/080905\/20190114152305.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/antifreeze-and-coolants\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Antifreeze and Coolants<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/antifreeze-and-coolants\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/batteries-and-battery-accessories\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/0810\/20241021170710.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/batteries-and-battery-accessories\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Automotive Batteries &#038; Battery Accessories<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/batteries-and-battery-accessories\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"test-your-battery-before-cold-weather-hits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test Your Battery Before Cold Weather Hits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-do-car-batteries-fail-in-winter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do car batteries fail in winter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold temperatures slow down the chemical reactions inside your battery, reducing its ability to generate power. At the same time, your engine requires more power to start in cold weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/car-and-truck-batteries\/\">battery<\/a> is already weak, winter may be the season when it finally gives out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"signs-your-car-battery-may-need-replacement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs your car battery may need replacement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slow engine cranking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dim headlights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dashboard battery warning light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrosion on battery terminals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery is more than 3 to 5 years old<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come into any Farm &amp; Fleet and we will test your battery for free, making it easy to determine if your battery is winter-ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"check-your-tires-and-tire-pressure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Your Tires and Tire Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-much-tread-do-you-need-for-winter-driving\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much tread do you need for winter driving?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/tires\/\">tires<\/a> are your vehicle&#8217;s only connection to the road, making them one of the most important safety components during winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspect tread depth and look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uneven wear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cracks or damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bald spots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low tread depth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple penny test can help determine whether it&#8217;s time for new tires. If you need help, we are here for you.  Come in and we will check your tires for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-does-tire-pressure-drop-in-winter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does tire pressure drop in winter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As temperatures decrease, tire pressure naturally falls. Underinflated tires can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce traction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase stopping distances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decrease fuel efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cause uneven tire wear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check tire pressure monthly and inflate tires to the manufacturer&#8217;s recommended specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"should-you-use-winter-tires\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you use winter tires?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you regularly drive in snow, ice, or harsh winter conditions, dedicated winter tires can significantly improve handling, braking performance, and traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"replace-windshield-wipers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replace Windshield Wipers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-should-windshield-wipers-be-replaced\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should windshield wipers be replaced?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter weather quickly exposes worn wipers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replace your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/windshield-wiper-blades\/\">wiper blades<\/a> if you notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Streaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skipping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squeaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cracked rubber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh wiper blades improve visibility during snowstorms, freezing rain, and road spray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider winter-specific wiper blades if you frequently encounter heavy snow and ice accumulation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-product-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-product-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-prev\" data-cy=\"carousel-prev\" disabled aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-back\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-next\" data-cy=\"carousel-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-forward\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-container bb-product-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-product-list carousel-track\" role=\"list\" ><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1501244-rain-x-20-silicone-supreme-beam-wiper-blade.html\" class=\"product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/products.blains.com\/300\/150\/1501244.jpg\" alt=\"Rain-X 20\" Silicone Supreme Beam Wiper Blade\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1501244-rain-x-20-silicone-supreme-beam-wiper-blade.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"product-title line-clamp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRain-X 20&#8243; Silicone Supreme Beam Wiper Blade\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price on-sale\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price-current\">\n\t\t<span class=\"visually-hidden\">Price: $21.59<\/span>\n\t\t<div aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"dollar-prefix\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-dollars\">21<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-decimals\">59<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"was-price\">\n\t\t\tWas <span class=\"strike-through\">$26.99<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1501244-rain-x-20-silicone-supreme-beam-wiper-blade.html\" class=\"product-callout\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1681901-invisible-glass-silicone-fortis-19-hybrid-wiper-blade.html\" class=\"product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/products.blains.com\/300\/168\/1681901.jpg\" alt=\"Invisible Glass Silicone Fortis 19\" Hybrid Wiper Blade\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1681901-invisible-glass-silicone-fortis-19-hybrid-wiper-blade.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"product-title line-clamp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInvisible Glass Silicone Fortis 19&#8243; Hybrid Wiper Blade\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price on-sale\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price-current\">\n\t\t<span class=\"visually-hidden\">Price: $11.99<\/span>\n\t\t<div aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"dollar-prefix\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-dollars\">11<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-decimals\">99<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"was-price\">\n\t\t\tWas <span class=\"strike-through\">$14.99<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1681901-invisible-glass-silicone-fortis-19-hybrid-wiper-blade.html\" class=\"product-callout\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1681895-invisible-glass-rain-defense-22-beam-wiper-blade.html\" class=\"product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/products.blains.com\/300\/168\/1681895.jpg\" alt=\"Invisible Glass Rain Defense 22\" Beam Wiper Blade\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1681895-invisible-glass-rain-defense-22-beam-wiper-blade.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"product-title line-clamp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInvisible Glass Rain Defense 22&#8243; 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Winter-rated washer fluid is designed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resist freezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove road salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut through grime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve visibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always keep the reservoir full during winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"check-antifreeze-and-coolant-levels\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Antifreeze and Coolant Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-does-antifreeze-do\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does antifreeze do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/antifreeze-and-coolants\/\">Antifreeze<\/a> helps prevent engine coolant from freezing when temperatures drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A properly protected cooling system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prevents freezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protects against overheating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces corrosion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps maintain engine performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you haven&#8217;t had your cooling system inspected recently, fall is an excellent time to have it checked.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-product-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-product-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-prev\" data-cy=\"carousel-prev\" disabled aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-back\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-next\" data-cy=\"carousel-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-forward\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-container bb-product-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-product-list carousel-track\" role=\"list\" ><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1279340-peak-1-gal-premium-antifreeze-and-coolant.html\" class=\"product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/products.blains.com\/300\/127\/1279340.jpg\" alt=\"Peak 1 Gal Premium Antifreeze and Coolant\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1279340-peak-1-gal-premium-antifreeze-and-coolant.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"product-title line-clamp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPeak 1 Gal Premium Antifreeze and Coolant\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price \"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price-current\">\n\t\t<span class=\"visually-hidden\">Price: $10.99<\/span>\n\t\t<div aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"dollar-prefix\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-dollars\">10<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-decimals\">99<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1279340-peak-1-gal-premium-antifreeze-and-coolant.html\" class=\"product-callout\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/217117-blains-farm-and-fleet-1-gallon-conventional-green-antifreeze.html\" class=\"product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/products.blains.com\/300\/21\/217117.jpg\" alt=\"Blain's Farm &#038; Fleet 1 Gallon Conventional Green Antifreeze\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/217117-blains-farm-and-fleet-1-gallon-conventional-green-antifreeze.html\" class=\"product-callout\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1657012-peak-north-american-purple-50-50-antifreeze--coolant-1-gal.html\" class=\"product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/products.blains.com\/300\/165\/1657012.jpg\" alt=\"Peak North American Purple 50\/50 Antifreeze + Coolant, 1 Gal\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1657012-peak-north-american-purple-50-50-antifreeze--coolant-1-gal.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"product-title line-clamp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPeak North American Purple 50\/50 Antifreeze + Coolant, 1 Gal\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price \"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price-current\">\n\t\t<span class=\"visually-hidden\">Price: $19.99<\/span>\n\t\t<div aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"dollar-prefix\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-dollars\">19<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-decimals\">99<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1657012-peak-north-american-purple-50-50-antifreeze--coolant-1-gal.html\" class=\"product-callout\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1214442-peak-north-american-gold-50-50-antifreeze--coolant.html\" class=\"product-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/products.blains.com\/300\/121\/1214442.jpg\" alt=\"Peak North American Gold 50\/50 Antifreeze + Coolant\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1214442-peak-north-american-gold-50-50-antifreeze--coolant.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"product-title line-clamp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPeak North American Gold 50\/50 Antifreeze + Coolant\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price \"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-price-current\">\n\t\t<span class=\"visually-hidden\">Price: $19.99<\/span>\n\t\t<div aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"dollar-prefix\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-dollars\">19<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-price-decimals\">99<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/products\/1214442-peak-north-american-gold-50-50-antifreeze--coolant.html\" class=\"product-callout\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"test-your-heater-and-defroster\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test Your Heater and Defroster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-is-a-working-defroster-important\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is a working defroster important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your vehicle&#8217;s heater does more than keep you comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The defroster helps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear foggy windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove frost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve visibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance driving safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your cabin isn&#8217;t heating properly or your defroster struggles to clear the windshield, address the issue before winter arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"inspect-your-brakes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspect Your Brakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter roads often require sudden stops and precise control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/automotive-brakes\/\">brakes<\/a> inspected if you notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Squealing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grinding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vibrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased stopping distance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good brakes become even more important when driving on slippery roads where traction is already limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"check-all-exterior-lights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check All Exterior Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter brings shorter days and longer periods of darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify that all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/exterior-automotive-lights\/\">lights<\/a> are working correctly, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Headlights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High beams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brake lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tail lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn signals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hazard lights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clean lenses regularly to remove salt, snow, and road grime that can reduce visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"inspect-belts-and-hoses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspect Belts and Hoses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold temperatures can make rubber components more brittle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/automotive-parts-and-repair\/\">belts and hoses<\/a> for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fraying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bulging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft spots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replacing worn components before they fail can help prevent roadside emergencies during extreme weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pack-a-winter-emergency-kit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pack a Winter Emergency Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-should-be-in-a-winter-car-emergency-kit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should be in a winter car emergency kit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even well-maintained vehicles can experience unexpected issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A winter emergency kit should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ice scraper and snow brush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jumper cables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flashlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warm blankets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gloves and hats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portable phone charger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First-aid kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bottled water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nonperishable snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small shovel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tow strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflective triangles or flares<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These supplies can make a big difference if you&#8217;re stranded or delayed during a winter storm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-product-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-product-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-prev\" data-cy=\"carousel-prev\" disabled aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-back\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-next\" data-cy=\"carousel-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-forward\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-container 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Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793039223865\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When should I winterize my car?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best time to prepare your vehicle for winter is before temperatures consistently fall below freezing. Early to mid-fall is ideal.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793039234605\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How often should I check tire pressure during winter?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Check tire pressure at least once per month and anytime there is a significant temperature change.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793039245428\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is antifreeze the same as coolant?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Antifreeze is the concentrated liquid that is mixed with water to create coolant. Together they help regulate engine temperature and prevent freezing.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793039254845\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need winter tires?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Winter tires are most beneficial for drivers who regularly encounter snow-covered roads, icy conditions, or prolonged freezing temperatures.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793039262754\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the most important thing to check before winter?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your battery, tires, and visibility systems (wipers, lights, and defroster) are among the most critical components for winter driving safety.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"stay-ahead-of-winter-weather\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Ahead of Winter Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparing your vehicle for winter doesn&#8217;t have to be complicated. A little preventive maintenance now can help reduce stress, avoid costly repairs, and keep you safer on the road when temperatures drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By checking your battery, tires, fluids, brakes, wipers, and emergency supplies before winter arrives, you&#8217;ll be better prepared for whatever the season brings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re commuting to work, driving across town, or heading out for a weekend adventure, a winter-ready vehicle helps ensure you can travel with confidence all season long.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you get your car ready for winter?<br \/>\n To get your car ready for winter, test the battery, inspect tires and tire pressure, replace windshield wipers, use winter windshield washer fluid, check antifreeze levels, inspect brakes, test the heater and defroster, verify all lights work properly, and pack a winter emergency kit. 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